BBC4
Greenlit: Vatican – The Hidden World, BBC4
Vatican – The Hidden World (1×60′) – An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Vatican, through the eyes of those who work there. From the bones of St Peter to the dome of the Sistine Chapel, from the curators who tend the Vatican’s treasures to the archivists who guard its historical documents, this fascinating documentary offers a unique view of a world that [...]
Greenlit: Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way, BBC4
Arena – Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way (1×60′) – Profile of jazz legend Dave Brubeck in his 90th year. This is the third in a trilogy of films, co-produced by Arena with Clint Eastwood (the others included Tony Bennett – The Music Never Ends (2008) and Johnny Mercer – The Dream’s On Me [...]
Greenlit: In Their Own Words – British Novelists, BBC4
In Their Own Words – British Novelists (3×60′) – This is the story of the British novel in the 20th century told by those who know it best – the authors themselves. Plundering the BBC archive, In Their Own Words reveals Britain’s greatest novelists talking candidly about their life and work. The full extent of [...]
Greenlit: Wellington Bomber, BBC4
Wellington Bomber (1×60′) – Takes a look at a challenge posed by the RAF and the War Ministry during the war – could a Wellington Bomber be built from scratch in a single day? Combining archive footage of the attempt with testimonials from the workers involved at the time, this fascinating film documents the amazing [...]
Greenlit: Formula 1 doc, BBC4
Formula 1 (title to be decided 1×60′) – documentary about the early years of Formula 1. Channel: BBC4 Producer: Bigger Pictures TX: 2011 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Pompeii, BBC2
Pompeii – (1×60′) – Cambridge Professor of Classics Mary Beard provides viewers with a fascinating new insight into the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption. We know from the preserved remains how the people of Pompeii died, but how did they live? In a dark cellar in Oplontis, [...]
Greenlit: Delphi, BBC4
Delphi - Dr Michael Scott argues that this Greek sanctuary city is the perfect historical microcosm through which to unlock the secrets of the ancient world. From Alexander the Great to Nero and Hadrian, this town offers up a wealth of fascinating documentary and archaeological evidence. With each pace through Delphi, Michael will take us [...]
Greenlit: Armitage on Arthur, BBC4
Armitage On Arthur – Poet Simon Armitage shows how the legend of King Arthur matured in the years after the Norman invasion. Revealing the greatest masterworks of Arthurian literature, Simon will tell Arthur’s tragic story and ask what role the mythical king still serves in our national consciousness. Channel: BBC4 TX: Late 2010 Source: BBC
Greenlit: The Art of the Anglo-Saxons, BBC4
The Art Of The Anglo-Saxons – Dr Janina Ramirez will tell the story of how England in the Dark Ages became one of the art capitals of Christendom. She will examine highlights of Anglo-Saxon art, such as the Lindisfarne Gospels, decoding the imagery within them and examining the sophisticated techniques required to create them. Channel: [...]
Greenlit: Norman Walks, BBC4
Norman Walks – Dan Snow uncovers the forgotten Norman Empire – one that has been largely overlooked but which laid the foundation for modern Britain. Each episode will take in prominent Norman landmarks and feature a mixture of aerial archive and bespoke filming via helicopter. Channel: BBC4 TX: Late 2010 Source: BBC
