History programmes for the next 2 days (as from 17 May 2012)

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:06 BST

Latest additions to the BBC IPlayer...

A Kist o Wurds: Series 29: Episode 7: Ballywalter Game Fair, Ards history talks & Tellytale recordings with Longstone & Garvagh.
Front Row: Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths interviewed; the Art Fund Prize shortlist announced: Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, and the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for museums.
Great Lives: Series 27: Goya: Diana Athill joins Matthew to explore the life of the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya.
Heir Hunters: Series 6: Evans/ Dunalley St: A Victorian school in Cheltenham provides an unusual challenge for the team.
History Zone: Lochs and Estuaries: Jamie McIvor explores Scotland's watery history with an exploration of some famous lochs.
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 1: A look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 3: Insights into the Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 4: The history of the Royal Scots Greys and the Charge of the Light Brigade. (1989)
Making History: 15/05/2012: Helen Castor on the forgotten war of 1812, West Indian cricket and the history of Tamworth
Over To You: French and Greek elections: Rajan Datar explores the media coverage of the French and Greek elections.
Thinking Allowed: Hebden Bridge; neighbours: Laurie Taylor explores the fortunes of Hebden Bridge. Also, a social history of neighbours
This Sceptred Isle: Watt, Arkwright and the Industrial Revolution: 1769 was a remarkable year for England and patents. Anna Massey narrates.

Programmes for Thursday 17 May...

Antiques Roadshow - BBC1 (0155): Fiona Bruce and the experts pay a visit to the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum. Treasures brought before the cameras include a spy camera disguised as a silver box. [S,SL]
Birdsong - BBC4 (0140): 1/2. Epic World War I love story. Stephen Wraysford fights in the trenches of northern France but is haunted by a lost love. Contains some sexual content and some upsetting scenes. [AD,S]
Restoration Man - CH4 (1100): George Clarke meets Tim and Emma Verdon, who want to convert an old Victorian brickworks in the heart of rural Oxfordshire into a home. But the house currently doesn't even have a roof.
Extreme AE - CH4 (0205): Dr Kevin Fong investigates emergency medicine in the Bronx, New York, where last year more than 12,000 violent crimes were reported.
15 Minute Drama: The Diary of Samuel... - BBC RADIO4 (1045): ...Pepys. The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Sam's disappointed to discover the truth behind Lord Sandwich's strange behaviour, and Elizabeth finds that her new companion is less than honest. 4/5.

Programmes for Friday 18 May...

Doctor Who - BBC3 (1945): 3/13. Victory of the Daleks: The Doctor is summoned to Blitz-torn London by Winston Churchill, and the Daleks are waiting for him! [AD,S]

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History programmes for the next 2 days (as from 17 May 2012)