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20:00Top of the Pops: The Story of 1979Top of the Pops: The Story of 1979, A look back at a heady year for the chart show, which recorded its highest audience of 19 million viewers, as physical format singles peaked at four times that number. Social problems in Britain during the Winter of Discontent did not stop inventive...
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21:00What We Were WatchingWhat We Were Watching, Grace Dent embarks on a televisual trip back in time as she immerses herself in the sights, sounds and schedules of TV from 40 years ago. As well as exploring what the nation's viewers enjoyed watching on the box , Grace sees if she can beat that...
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22:00Mark Kermode's Oscar Winners: A Secrets of Cinema SpecialMark Kermode's Oscar Winners: A Secrets of Cinema Special, Mark Kermode celebrates one of the most perennial of all movie genres the Christmas film. He unwraps a glittering selection of festive cinematic treats, from Hollywood blockbusters to family favourites, revealing the techniques and storytelling...
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23:00Queen: Rock the WorldQueen: Rock the World, Documentary following the band as they recorded their sixth album, News of the World, and made plans for a tour of the US. Back in 1977, broadcaster Bob Harris was granted exclusive access, conducting interviews with all four members, as well as...
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00:00Queen: The Legendary 1975 ConcertQueen: The Legendary 1975 Concert, The rock band in performance at London's Hammersmith Odeon on Christmas Eve in 1975, featuring early singles including Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Now I'm Here and Bohemian Rhapsody, as well as Brian May showcasing his guitar skills in Brighton Rock.
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01:05Kate Bush at the BBC 1979Kate Bush at the BBC 1979, Performances by Kate Bush, recorded in 1979. Songs include Symphony in Blue, Them Heavy People, Madrigal and Man with the Child in His Eyes. Featuring guest singer Peter Gabriel, who joins the host in a rendition of Another Day and sings Here Comes...
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01:50All Aboard! The Sleigh RideAll Aboard! The Sleigh Ride, A two hour sleigh ride filmed in Karasjok, Norway 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle shot from the point of view of a reindeer herder travelling across the frozen wilderness. Following the path of an ancient postal route, the ride captures the...
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03:50Charles I: Killing a KingCharles I: Killing a King, The king continues to publicly dispute the legitimacy of the high court but after two days of witness testimonies, the evidence against him is overwhelming. When Charles enters the courtroom on the third day, he is prepared to compromise but it is...
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