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Justice - Freedom vs Fit
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BBC 4
The seventh of Harvard professor Michael Sandel's famous lectures on the philosophy of justice looks at the issue of individual rights and the freedom to choose. If our place in society is determined by where we best fit, doesn't that eliminate personal choice? What if I am best suited to do one kind of work, but I want to do another?
- TV-Recordings
- Law
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 30
The seventh of Harvard professor Michael Sandel's famous lectures on the philosophy of justice looks at the issue of individual rights and the freedom to choose. If our place in society is determined by where we best fit, doesn't that eliminate personal choice? What if I am best suited to do one kind of work, but I want to do another?
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Let 'em All in
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James Quin
One of two contrasting views on immigration under the slot title 'Unwelcome Britain?'. The other is 'Immigration is a Time Bomb'
- TV-Recordings
- Politics & Public Policy
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
One of two contrasting views on immigration under the slot title 'Unwelcome Britain?'. The other is 'Immigration is a Time Bomb'
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Life In Cold Blood
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BBC 1
David Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as colourful and as tender as any other animals.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 180
David Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as colourful and as tender as any other animals.
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Life in the Freezer
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Alastair Fothergill
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 110
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
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Life in the Freezer - 01 The Bountiful Sea
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Alastair Fothergill
An encounter with the penguins, whales, albatross and other animals that eke out a living in the Antarctic. First in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
An encounter with the penguins, whales, albatross and other animals that eke out a living in the Antarctic. First in the series
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Life in the Freezer - 02 The Ice Retreats
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Alastair Fothergill
Documentary about the wildlife in Antarctica. In September, spring begins, and the programme follows the activities of elephant seals, albatross, penguins, crab-eater seals and snow petrels. Second in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
Documentary about the wildlife in Antarctica. In September, spring begins, and the programme follows the activities of elephant seals, albatross, penguins, crab-eater seals and snow petrels. Second in the series
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Life in the Freezer - 03 The Race to Breed
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Alastair Fothergill
Documentary about the wildlife in and around Antarctica during the short summer, when seals and penguins are racing to raise their young before the return of the long winter. Third in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
Documentary about the wildlife in and around Antarctica during the short summer, when seals and penguins are racing to raise their young before the return of the long winter. Third in the series
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Life in the Freezer - 04 The Door Closes
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Alastair Fothergill
Penguins, seals, albatross and whales prepare to leave Antarctica before the winter storms shut off their food supplies. Fourth in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
Penguins, seals, albatross and whales prepare to leave Antarctica before the winter storms shut off their food supplies. Fourth in the series
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Life in the Freezer - 05 The Big Freeze
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Alastair Fothergill
About wildlife in Antarctica in the middle of winter. Weddell seals maintain holes in the ice for access to food and shelter from the worst storms. Fish hide in the ice relying on their own natural anti-freeze to stop ice crystals growing in their tissues. Emperor penguins huddle together in groups to incubate a single egg. Fifth in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
About wildlife in Antarctica in the middle of winter. Weddell seals maintain holes in the ice for access to food and shelter from the worst storms. Fish hide in the ice relying on their own natural anti-freeze to stop ice crystals growing in their tissues. Emperor penguins huddle together in groups to incubate a single egg. Fifth in the series
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Life in the Freezer - 06 Footsteps in the Snow
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Alastair Fothergill
David Attenborough visits Captain Scott's abandoned hut in Antarctica and recounts the epic story of his struggle to be the first human being to stand at the South Pole. Now there is a permanent settlement of scientists. He explains the techniques, both old and new, used to capture the images used in "Life in the Freezer." Sixth in the series
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- History
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 25
David Attenborough visits Captain Scott's abandoned hut in Antarctica and recounts the epic story of his struggle to be the first human being to stand at the South Pole. Now there is a permanent settlement of scientists. He explains the techniques, both old and new, used to capture the images used in "Life in the Freezer." Sixth in the series
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Life of Rhyme
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Channel 4
Presented by acclaimed hip hop artist Akala, Life of Rhyme explores spoken word and rap, featuring performances and the story of how the UK scene evolved and developed.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- No subtitles
- 46
Presented by acclaimed hip hop artist Akala, Life of Rhyme explores spoken word and rap, featuring performances and the story of how the UK scene evolved and developed.
Bright blue starfish, crimson feather stars, shell-less snails in designs as extravagant as any Paris fashion show, shrimps of every colour, others that are transparent - just a sample of the animal wonders to be found in a small area of the Great Barrier Reef.
- TV-Recordings
- Natural World
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 55
Bright blue starfish, crimson feather stars, shell-less snails in designs as extravagant as any Paris fashion show, shrimps of every colour, others that are transparent - just a sample of the animal wonders to be found in a small area of the Great Barrier Reef.
Fish occur in populations of billions and there are over 30,000 species, more than in any other group of backboned animals. The development of the backbone was a crucial advance in evolution -and it probably came from a most unlikely source, a little jelly-like creature called a sea squirt.
- TV-Recordings
- Natural World
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 55
Fish occur in populations of billions and there are over 30,000 species, more than in any other group of backboned animals. The development of the backbone was a crucial advance in evolution -and it probably came from a most unlikely source, a little jelly-like creature called a sea squirt.
A look at the career of Barcelona's Argentinian striker who at the age of just 24 has already established himself as the greatest player currently active.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- No subtitles
- 45
A look at the career of Barcelona's Argentinian striker who at the age of just 24 has already established himself as the greatest player currently active.
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London Districts - Brockley, Peckham and Rotherhithe
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Dewyne Lindsay
A documentary on the London district of Brockley, Peckham and Rotherhithe. It forms part of the 'London Districts' series which dissects the different boroughs of London to explore both historical and modern life within its constituent areas through an assortment of facts, advice and local anecdotes.
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 11
A documentary on the London district of Brockley, Peckham and Rotherhithe. It forms part of the 'London Districts' series which dissects the different boroughs of London to explore both historical and modern life within its constituent areas through an assortment of facts, advice and local anecdotes.
A collection of performances from the BBC archives, celebrating the sights and sounds and the ups and downs of London through the words and songs through the years .
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- No subtitles
- 60
A collection of performances from the BBC archives, celebrating the sights and sounds and the ups and downs of London through the words and songs through the years .
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Love and Loss: The Pandemic 5 years on.
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Catey Sexton
The nation's grief, told through personal stories. With over 220,000 dead, for some it's a fight for truth and justice, for others it's a journey to adjust to a new normality.
- TV-Recordings
- English subtitles
- 88
The nation's grief, told through personal stories. With over 220,000 dead, for some it's a fight for truth and justice, for others it's a journey to adjust to a new normality.
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Maradona: In the Hands of the Gods
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Gabe Turner
Documentary telling the true story of five young British freestyle footballers' journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona, a coming-of-age road movie about a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- English subtitles
- 60
Documentary telling the true story of five young British freestyle footballers' journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona, a coming-of-age road movie about a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
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Marley
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Kevin Macdonald
Kevin Macdonald's documentary explores the life, cultural influence and legacy of Bob Marley, the Jamaican singer/songwriter who, more than any other, brought reggae music to global attention
- TV-Recordings
- Music
- English subtitles
- 144
Kevin Macdonald's documentary explores the life, cultural influence and legacy of Bob Marley, the Jamaican singer/songwriter who, more than any other, brought reggae music to global attention
There\'s one thing that sets us primates apart from most other families on the planet, and that\'s a flexible mind. Our primate cousins are much smarter than you might imagine. Just like us they use tools, solve problems, and even have emotions. Monkey Planet discovers how these animals are individuals with a sense of self and why brainpower is essential to primate survival.
- TV-Recordings
- Natural World
- English subtitles
- 60
There\'s one thing that sets us primates apart from most other families on the planet, and that\'s a flexible mind. Our primate cousins are much smarter than you might imagine. Just like us they use tools, solve problems, and even have emotions. Monkey Planet discovers how these animals are individuals with a sense of self and why brainpower is essential to primate survival.
Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown transcended Detroit\'s inner city to take black music to a white audience, whilst in the late 60s suburban kids like the MC5 and the Stooges descended into the black inner city to create revolutionary rock expressing the rage of young white America.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- No subtitles
- 60
Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown transcended Detroit\'s inner city to take black music to a white audience, whilst in the late 60s suburban kids like the MC5 and the Stooges descended into the black inner city to create revolutionary rock expressing the rage of young white America.
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Motown at the BBC
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BBC 4
To mark the 50 year anniversary of Motown, a compilation of some of the iconic record label\'s greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios.
- TV-Recordings
- Other
- No subtitles
- 60
To mark the 50 year anniversary of Motown, a compilation of some of the iconic record label\'s greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios.
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers uses food to gain the trust of wild black bears, a controversial technique developed over his own forty-year journey from fear to fascination. Following the fortunes of mother bear June and her three cubs over a year, the film reveals an intimate portrait of the lives of black bears.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers uses food to gain the trust of wild black bears, a controversial technique developed over his own forty-year journey from fear to fascination. Following the fortunes of mother bear June and her three cubs over a year, the film reveals an intimate portrait of the lives of black bears.
Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies. The more we study animals, the more we realise just how emotional they are; all mothers are faced with tough choices as they struggle to bring up babies in a difficult and dangerous world, constantly balancing their own needs with those of their infants.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 58
Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies. The more we study animals, the more we realise just how emotional they are; all mothers are faced with tough choices as they struggle to bring up babies in a difficult and dangerous world, constantly balancing their own needs with those of their infants.
Just how does the cuckoo trick other birds into accepting its eggs and raising its young? In this film, new photography is combined with archive footage and the latest scientific findings to solve a puzzle which, as narrator David Attenborough explains, has perplexed nature-watchers for thousands of years.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 49
Just how does the cuckoo trick other birds into accepting its eggs and raising its young? In this film, new photography is combined with archive footage and the latest scientific findings to solve a puzzle which, as narrator David Attenborough explains, has perplexed nature-watchers for thousands of years.
A mother grizzly bear brings up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe from prowling males, teach them to hunt and prepare them to survive the savage winter.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
A mother grizzly bear brings up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe from prowling males, teach them to hunt and prepare them to survive the savage winter.
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cubs, in a rapidly-changing world. The shrinking Arctic ice may be making life much tougher for polar bears, but it is offering new opportunities for grizzly bears to the south.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 48
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cubs, in a rapidly-changing world. The shrinking Arctic ice may be making life much tougher for polar bears, but it is offering new opportunities for grizzly bears to the south.
Jonathan Scott narrates the extraordinary story of the leopard - the one big cat that still survives across half the world while tigers, cheetahs and lions are all struggling. By following the lives of leopard mothers and their cubs in East Africa, the film investigates what it is about the natural history of these cats that makes them born survivors. Perhaps the most extraordinary revelation is that leopards are living undercover on farms and even in cities across Africa and Asia.
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- Geography
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 60
Jonathan Scott narrates the extraordinary story of the leopard - the one big cat that still survives across half the world while tigers, cheetahs and lions are all struggling. By following the lives of leopard mothers and their cubs in East Africa, the film investigates what it is about the natural history of these cats that makes them born survivors. Perhaps the most extraordinary revelation is that leopards are living undercover on farms and even in cities across Africa and Asia.
The great flood in the Okavango turns 4,000 square miles of arid plains into a beautiful wetland. Elephant mothers guide their families on an epic trek across the harsh Kalahari Desert towards it, siphoning fresh water from stagnant pools and facing hungry lions. Hippos battle for territory, as the magical water draws in thousands of buffalo and birds, and vast clouds of dragonflies. Will the young elephant calves survive to reach this grassland paradise?
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- Geography
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 59
The great flood in the Okavango turns 4,000 square miles of arid plains into a beautiful wetland. Elephant mothers guide their families on an epic trek across the harsh Kalahari Desert towards it, siphoning fresh water from stagnant pools and facing hungry lions. Hippos battle for territory, as the magical water draws in thousands of buffalo and birds, and vast clouds of dragonflies. Will the young elephant calves survive to reach this grassland paradise?
The great flood in the Okavango turns 4,000 square miles of arid plains into a beautiful wetland. Elephant mothers guide their families on an epic trek across the harsh Kalahari Desert towards it, siphoning fresh water from stagnant pools and facing hungry lions. Hippos battle for territory, as the magical water draws in thousands of buffalo and birds, and vast clouds of dragonflies. Will the young elephant calves survive to reach this grassland paradise?
- TV-Recordings
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- TV-Recordings
- No subtitles
- 59
The great flood in the Okavango turns 4,000 square miles of arid plains into a beautiful wetland. Elephant mothers guide their families on an epic trek across the harsh Kalahari Desert towards it, siphoning fresh water from stagnant pools and facing hungry lions. Hippos battle for territory, as the magical water draws in thousands of buffalo and birds, and vast clouds of dragonflies. Will the young elephant calves survive to reach this grassland paradise?