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The world's most inhospitable landscapes
Documentary profiling some of the world's most expansive - and inhospitable - landscapes, and the people who live there. A fisherman in Zambia faces off against crocodiles and risks being swept to his death as he tries to make a living above the imposing Victoria Falls, and in the Amazon, a giant fish offers salvation to a hungry family that calls the river home. A boy's future hangs on the outcome of a single horse race in the vast grasslands of the Steppe, and in a European salt marsh, a young man duels with a savage bull in a centuries-old battle of wills
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Cameras follow a new A1 class steam engine as it tries to achieve 100mph on the main line
Cameras follow a secret overnight attempt to set a 100 mph ecord for the newly-built steam locomotive Tornado, between Newcastle and York on the East Coast Main Line
19:30

The steam engine returns to the tracks following a 10-year restoration
Cameras follow one of the world's most famous locomotives as it returns to the tracks following a 10-year restoration that cost more than £4 million. Enthusiasts and supporters are aboard as the train sets off from London's King's Cross Station on a journey to York and its new home at the National Railway Museum. John Shrapnel narrates
20:00

A guide to life on the footplate of the nation's favourite steam engine
A guide to life on the footplate of the nation's favourite steam engine. Cameras are placed aboad locomotive 60103 as it travels along the Severn Valley, cutting through stunning landscapes on a journey from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. The 'cab cameras' capture veteran driver Roger Norfolk and fireman Ryan Green in action as they talk through the mechanics and challenges of operating this national treasure. Needless to say, things sometimes get hot on the footplate and not everything goes exactly to plan
21:00

The impact of the 1963 Beeching Report
The story behind the 1963 Beeching Report, commissioned under Harold Macmillan's government, which led to the closure of a third of Britain's rail network. With contributions from experts, campaigners, railwaymen and passengers, Private Eye editor Ian Hislop outlines the historical background to the proposals, along with the social and economic impact that followed their implementation
22:00

Director Waris Hussein look back at the 1993 drama, The Clothes in the Wardrobe
Waris Hussein talks about his memories of directing Martin Sherman's adaptation of Alice Thomas Ellis' novel, The Clothes in the Wardrobe. He reflects on being starstruck at getting to work with Jeanne Moreau, and talks about having to find last minute locations in Egypt when those originally chosen looked like a Pinewood set with a palm tree
22:15

Drama, starring Julie Walters
Margaret would rather become a nun than a housewife, but the wedding is arranged and the guests have begun to arrive. Drama, starring Julie Walters. First broadcast 17 January, 1993
23:35

S10E08

The history of physically imposed discipline
Documentary examining the use of physically imposed discipline, and how attitudes toward its application have changed over the years. The film investigates the ways schools, religion and the justice system have been involved with corporal punishment, and how its imposition has also provoked debate from a sexual aspect
00:35

Cameras follow a new A1 class steam engine as it tries to achieve 100mph on the main line
Cameras follow a secret overnight attempt to set a 100 mph ecord for the newly-built steam locomotive Tornado, between Newcastle and York on the East Coast Main Line
01:05

The steam engine returns to the tracks following a 10-year restoration
Cameras follow one of the world's most famous locomotives as it returns to the tracks following a 10-year restoration that cost more than £4 million. Enthusiasts and supporters are aboard as the train sets off from London's King's Cross Station on a journey to York and its new home at the National Railway Museum. John Shrapnel narrates
01:35

A guide to life on the footplate of the nation's favourite steam engine
A guide to life on the footplate of the nation's favourite steam engine. Cameras are placed aboad locomotive 60103 as it travels along the Severn Valley, cutting through stunning landscapes on a journey from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. The 'cab cameras' capture veteran driver Roger Norfolk and fireman Ryan Green in action as they talk through the mechanics and challenges of operating this national treasure. Needless to say, things sometimes get hot on the footplate and not everything goes exactly to plan
02:35

The changing fortunes of the Scott family of architects
Documentary exploring the changing fortunes of a family of architects, following the rise and fall of George Gilbert Scott, his son George Junior, and grandson Giles. Presenter Dan Cruickshank finds out how the dynasty was responsible for the creation of iconic landmarks such as the Midland Hotel at St Pancras station, and helped shape the Victorian age with their designs
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