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KING OF THE HILL
Simon Stabler speaks to an actor whose work caused controversy during the 1980s
9 min |
September 2023
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BRITAIN NOW
TOPICAL SNIPPETS FROM AROUND OUR NATION
5 min |
September 2023
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BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
BoB’s very own Time Lord serves up a winner (and a loser), celebrates a fellow actor’s selflessness and harks back to the days of spoiler-free science fiction
2 min |
August 2023
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Beagle Basset 206
Dave Eyles brightens up his display cabinet by building a handsome, twin-engine light executive plane from the Airfix Vintage Classics range
2 min |
August 2023
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High Drama at Haddon Hall
Claire Saul pulls focus on one of the UK's most popular filming locations
4 min |
August 2023
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A LIFE LIVED ON PAPER
Chris Hallam turns the pages on the story of literary superstar Martin Amis
5 min |
August 2023
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Manderley and Beyond
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the publication of Daphne du Maurier’s captivating novel Rebecca.
4 min |
August 2023
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THE CREEPING UNKNOWN
Jon Dear celebrates 70 years of Quatermass and its lasting legacy
6 min |
August 2023
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FROM ONE THEATRE TO ANOTHER
Chris Hallam celebrates the life of actress turned politician Glenda Jackson
4 min |
August 2023
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THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS
Hilary Middleton looks back on the history of Umbro, “the sportswear people”
5 min |
August 2023
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ONE OF THE BEST
The name Bentley conjures up opulence, comfort and speed. François Prins looks at the history of this remarkable marque that is admired the world over
6 min |
August 2023
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Make Do and Mend
Simon Stabler enjoys an eco-friendly break in Bomber County
3 min |
August 2023
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POSTCARD FROM WOLVERHAMPTON
Bob Barton shines a Sunbeam on the city’s industrial heritage and iconic buildings
6 min |
August 2023
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THE AUSTERITY GAMES
John Greeves looks back at the 1948 London Olympics
6 min |
August 2023
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FOOD & DRINK
TASTES GONE BY AND THE FLAVOURS OF TODAY
5 min |
August 2023
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SHARP PRACTICES
It pays to be vigilant, warns Derek Lamb
6 min |
August 2023
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Jazzy Jingles
Advertising jingles have a habit of working their way into our memories and taking up residence because the repetitive tunes and memorable lyrics are designed to trigger singalong behaviour.
2 min |
August 2023
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Commercial GREATS
Sam Savelli offers an exclusive look inside Britain’s largest treasure trove of vintage adverts
3 min |
August 2023
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Question time
Send us your questions and we'll track down the answers
2 min |
August 2023
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Postbag
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3 min |
August 2023
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THE HOUSE OF SECRETS
Picture-perfect Harvington Hall hosts many surprises. Claire Saul visits this unique Worcestershire treasure to discover some of them
4 min |
June 2023
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Finding His True Self
Chris Hallam pays tribute to the many different lives of comedian and broadcaster Paul O'Grady
5 min |
June 2023
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WHEN 'ENRY'S 'AMMER FLOORED CLAY
Colin Allan looks back 60 years to the night Henry Cooper took on Cassius Clay
5 min |
June 2023
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THE GOLD STANDARD
Simon Stabler climbs on board the Golden Hinde, a much-travelled replica of Sir Francis Drake’s galleon
5 min |
June 2023
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RAIL BLAZER
Fifty years ago, British Rail’s prototype High Speed Train set a new diesel speed record. Tony Bending looks back on this achievement
5 min |
June 2023
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CATHERINE THE GREAT
On the 25th anniversary of the bestselling author’s death, Caroline Roope turns the pages of the remarkable backstory of Dame Catherine Cookson
5 min |
June 2023
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The Girl from Mars
Chris Hallam looks back to when Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space
5 min |
June 2023
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Ready for Action!
Paul Carey looks at the work of special effects designer Derek Meddings, which included the Thunderbirds series and the James Bond franchise
6 min |
June 2023
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POSTCARD FROM BELFAST
Bob Barton goes in search of the Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis, steps back in time, learns more about the story of the Titanic and goes to the theatre
5 min |
June 2023
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THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF LESLIE HOWARD
John Greeves looks at the untimely death of the Gone With the Wind star amid speculation this was an attempt by the Nazis to kill Winston Churchill
5 min |