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Rolf on Art

Series in which Rolf Harris explores the lives and works of influential artists

Rolf on Art: Series 5: Episode 2: Gainsborough

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Episode 2: Gainsborough

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Gainsborough

BBC One - Rolf on Art, Series 5, Gainsborough

Rolf Harris tackles his own version of Thomas Gainsborough's Mr and Mrs Andrews.

As he delves into the life and work of probably the greatest portrait artist Britain has ever seen, Rolf Harris tackles his own version of Thomas Gainsborough's Mr and Mrs Andrews.

As he delves into the life and work of probably the greatest portrait artist Britain has ever seen, Rolf Harris tackles his own version of Thomas Gainsborough's Mr and Mrs Andrews. He tries his hand at creating the perfect composition for a landscape by making a model out of broccoli, twigs and stones, just as Gainsborough would have done.Digital technology offers a glimpse of what one huge Gainsborough painting looked like before fashions changed and the artist was asked to bring it up to date. Plus, cameras are allowed into the country home of the Whitbreads to see the brewing family's remarkable collection of Gainsborough's work.

Rolf on Art: Series 5

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Rolf Harris gets to know more about famous artists' lives and works.

The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs: Episode 2

04/09/2005

The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs

BBC One - The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs, Episode 2

New experiments and graphics help explore the world of Velociraptors and Ankylosaurs.

Bill Oddie uses new research, modelling techniques and computer graphics to explore the world of Velociraptors and Ankylosaurs.

Velociraptor could be described as the scariest dinosaur in the world, ever. Armed with huge disembowelling claws, as sharp as steak knives, it guts its prey with a single sweep of its powerful legs. Or so it would seem in Steven Spielberg's movies - but what are the facts? Continuing his quest to find out the truth, Bill Oddie tracks down the real raptor to find it had feathers. Not only did the two-legged flesh-eater look more like a bird than a lizard, but the velociraptor nailed its victims with a far deadlier strike than a slash to the stomach. But was it invincible?Bill introduces a battle tank-like Ankylosaur, the ultimate defended dinosaur. With its armour-plated skin and vicious bone-crushing club, the stupidest dinosaur of all time might have been more than a match for a fleet-footed Mongolian Marauder. Or was it?Comparisons with living animals such as alligators and hawks provide Bill with clues as to how these two dinosaurs used their weaponry. Using this information, he constructs accurate working models of a Velociraptor leg, complete with its killer claw, as well as an Ankylosaur's fearsome tail club. And then he puts them to the test.

With scientific experiments and graphics, Bill Oddie investigates dinosaur killing power.

Using new research, modelling techniques and computer graphics, Bill Oddie recreates the awesome powers of the dinosaurs.

The Sky at Night

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy.

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

The Sky at Night: Sky Survey

Sky Survey

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Sky Survey

Sir Patrick Moore looks at attempts to map the sky.  

Sir Patrick Moore discusses some comprehensive surveys of the night sky, while Chris Lintott visits the Palomar Observatory in Southern California.  

BBC Four

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

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