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BBC FOUR Documentary: Light Fantastic (4 Part Series)

Light Fantastic explores the phenomenon that surrounds and affects nearly every aspect of our lives but one which we take for granted - light. Reader in History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge, Simon Schaffer presents the four-part series, Light Fantastic.

BBC FOUR Documentary: Light Fantastic (4 Part Series)

Light Fantastic explores the phenomenon that surrounds and affects nearly every aspect of our lives but one which we take for granted - light. Reader in History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge, Simon Schaffer presents the four-part series, Light Fantastic.

Mind Of A Murderer is a BBC series which examines why people kill. Looking at new research by neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and biochemists, and with powerful testimony from murder witnesses and murderers themselves, the series reveals the latest thinking on the causes of violent behaviour and considers how murderers can best be treated and managed.

Robert Winston explores all aspects of the human mind – from how we learn, to how we’re able to recognise faces and what makes one person ‘click’ with another.

icated to Bramwell Tovey, this album of world premiere recordings by celebrated composer Roderick Elms features soloists Carlos Bonell (guitar), Derek Hannigan (bass clarinet) and Joanna Smith (piano) and Roderick Elms himself, with the BBC Concert Orchestra under the baton of Barry Wordsworth.

Sarah Warne has composed the score for the new true crime drama ‘Steeltown Murders’ which is scheduled to air from Monday 15th May on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The four-part series is written by Ed Whitmore, directed by Marc Evans and produced by Severn Screen. It stars Philip Glenister, Steffan Rhodri, Keith Allen, Priyanga Burford, Sharon Morgan, Nia Roberts, Amy Morgan and Matthew Gravell.

The transition of Deep Purple from a cult UK band that had chart success stateside, to the rock giants we all know is captured in these fascinating session recordings. Although the rarity of some of the sessions means the sound quality is often less than perfect, it is the stunning performances, many live-in studio, which shine through. This was a band who could play and who could electrify the audience and the listener. Many Purple aficionados would dare to suggest that the session version of the classic 'Child In Time' surpasses that of the studio version. That is, of course, is subjective but why this set is so important to the Purple story, to the band's fans and any general rock fan.

Hosted by Michael Wood, this complete four part series exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer. Presenter-led, mixing travel, adventure, live action interviews and specially shot documentary and live action sequences with the RSC on the road.

Formed in the culturally distinct Tyneside area of England’s North-East in 1968, Lindisfarne blended the mercurial songwriting talent of singer/guitarist Alan Hull with ‘sweet and sour’ harmonies, proud references to their homeland and a boozy, uplifting acoustic-rock swagger that won over the masses in Britain in the early 70s