Tag: BBC Four

Rare TV’s The River: A Year in the Life of the Tay has been ordered by BBC Four, marking the first commission for the recently formed independent production company under its new banner.

BBC has acquired the three-hour documentary The Ghan from Australia’s Flame Distribution for BBC Four.

Alison Kirkham, the controller of BBC factual commissioning, has revealed a range of new nonfiction highlights set to air across the BBC channels in the coming months, touching on topics such as homeless teenagers in Britain and gun violence.

LONDON: On the heels of a weekend shooting spree that left 50 dead at an Orlando gay nightclub, the BBC has announced a three-part docuseries exploring U.S. hate crimes based on sexuality and race.

GLASGOW: STV Productions has produced a new documentary to mark the 80th anniversary of the legendary ocean liner the RMS Queen Mary's maiden voyage, in a co-production for BBC Scotland, BBC Four and Smithsonian Channel.

LONDON: 7 Wonder has been commissioned by BBC Four to produce the hour-long special Skinhead, led by the U.K.’s Don Letts.