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Series · 10 connectionsA weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more.
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2010 · 60 min · Documentary
Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length of the country.
Same network
2009 · 30 min · Documentary
Dom Byrne presents the underground version of the hit BBC Two show that has been operating exclusively online
Similar atmosphere
2003 · 50 min · Documentary · News
The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.
Strong story similarity
1999 · 30 min · News
Compelling current affairs stories that get to the heart of what matters most to viewers.
Shared cast
2006 · 30 min · Comedy · Documentary
Charlie Brooker's acerbic take on recent TV contains reviews of current shows, as well as stories and commentary on how television is produced.
Strong story similarity
2010 · 60 min · Documentary
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
Strong story similarity
1997 · 51 min · Documentary
Channel 4 documentary series covering all branches of the arts.
Genre overlap
2007 · 90 min · Documentary
Running for seven weeks from July 2007, each week focused on a different genre, examining British film by genre. Presented by Jessica Stevenson the series featured over 200 exclusive interviews with leading actors and directors including Sir Michael Caine, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Kate Winslet.
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2011 · 60 min · Documentary · Reality
Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate the provenance or attribution of notable artworks.
Strong story similarity
2017 · 30 min · Documentary
Celebrating life in the UK in all its diversity – as seen through the eyes of remarkable people doing extraordinary things.
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