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S17E03

The story of how Britain's telephone network was built
Victoria Coren Mitchell narrates this Timeshift documentary telling the story of how Britain's phone network was built over the course of 100 years, from early call boxes to the Post Office Tower, and its impact on the public
03:15

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19:00

S02E03

Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. The ingenuity of amenities such as the hand-dug lake, country club and inland housing were the unique vision of Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie. Hamish Ogilvie helps Ben to understand his great-grandfather's vision, stemming from theatrical inspiration
19:30

S01E04

The presenter travels to Llangollen in north Wales
The presenter travels to north Wales where, more than 200 years ago, engineer Thomas Telford created a 126ft-high aqueduct that spans the vale of Llangollen. She finds out why it has become a World Heritage Site by taking a six-mile walk along the winding Dee Valley, finishing at the landmark Telford described as 'a stream through the skies'
20:00

S01E02

The impact of the conquest of Britain and Ireland
Professor Robert Bartlett examines the impact of the conquest of Britain and Ireland, and learns how William the Conqueror built scores of castles and cathedrals to impose his control and intimidate the population. The ruler also commissioned the Domesday Book to survey the wealth of the land and raise revenue, and set in motion the linguistic and cultural transformation of England. The Normans blended well in Scotland, but faced fierce opposition in Wales, and promoted divisions in Ireland which some claim still exist to this day
21:00

Vietnam War drama, starring Charlie Sheen
1986 - Drama, War, Action
Movie cast
Movie: Platoon -
A raw recruit is thrown into the thick of the Vietnam War along the Cambodian border, where he finds himself caught up in a lethal feud between two sergeants. Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning drama, the first of his Vietnam trilogy, starring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Forest Whitaker, Kevin Dillon, Johnny Depp and John C McGinley
22:55

Jeremy Isaacs interviews the movie director in 1990
Jeremy Isaacs talks to the writer and director Oliver Stone about his life and movies, which at the time of recording included Platoon, Born On the Fourth of July and Wall Street. First broadcast in September 1990
23:30

Second World War adventure, starring George Segal
1969 - History, War, Action
Movie cast
Movie: The Bridge at Remagen -
As Allied forces prepare for a major assault on Germany, a small unit of American soldiers is sent to capture a strategically important bridge over the Rhine - but German forces are determined to prevent the Allied advance, and seek to destroy it. Second World War adventure, starring George Segal, Robert Vaughn, Ben Gazzara and Bradford Dillman
01:25

S02E03

Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. The ingenuity of amenities such as the hand-dug lake, country club and inland housing were the unique vision of Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie. Hamish Ogilvie helps Ben to understand his great-grandfather's vision, stemming from theatrical inspiration
01:55

S01E04

The presenter travels to Llangollen in north Wales
The presenter travels to north Wales where, more than 200 years ago, engineer Thomas Telford created a 126ft-high aqueduct that spans the vale of Llangollen. She finds out why it has become a World Heritage Site by taking a six-mile walk along the winding Dee Valley, finishing at the landmark Telford described as 'a stream through the skies'
02:25

S01E02

The impact of the conquest of Britain and Ireland
Professor Robert Bartlett examines the impact of the conquest of Britain and Ireland, and learns how William the Conqueror built scores of castles and cathedrals to impose his control and intimidate the population. The ruler also commissioned the Domesday Book to survey the wealth of the land and raise revenue, and set in motion the linguistic and cultural transformation of England. The Normans blended well in Scotland, but faced fierce opposition in Wales, and promoted divisions in Ireland which some claim still exist to this day
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