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  1. How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective

    7/7The evolution of Sherlock Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new television versions.

  2. Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather

    6/7A look at the evolution of the weather forecast from print via radio to TV and beyond.

  3. The Ladybird Books Story: The Bugs that Got Britain Reading

    5/7Film about the pocket-sized books that were an important part of childhood for many.

  4. A Day at the Zoo

    4/7Documentary telling the story of how zoos captured the British public's imagination.

  5. Bouffants, Beehives and Bobs: The Hairdos that Made Britain

    3/7A look back at the iconic hairdos of British men and women over the past 60 years.

  6. When Coal Was King

    2/7Exploring the lost world of coal mining and the lives of those who worked in the industry.

  7. Full Throttle: The Glory Days of British Motorbikes

    1/7Film exploring the British love of fast, daring and sometimes reckless motorbike riding.