Wednesday 7 January, 12:40am - 1:40amon BBC Four HD

Timeshift

Name: 12:40am - Timeshift
Start: 2026-01-07T00:40:00Z
End: 2026-01-07T01:40:00Z
Location: BBC Four

Flights of Fancy: Pigeons and the British

Timeshift ventures inside places of sporting achievement, scientific endeavour and male obsession, the lofts of pigeon fanciers. As racer, messenger and even beauty pageant contestant, the humble pigeon has been a steadfast part of British life for centuries.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 07/02/2017

Cast and crew

Jake HayesDirector
Merryn ThreadgouldDirector
Miles JuppNarrator

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 7 January, 12:40amon BBC Four