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

Timeshift

Name: 10:50pm - Timeshift
Start: 2026-01-11T22:50:00Z
End: 2026-01-11T23:50:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 10 Episode 8: The Story of Corporal Punishment

Timeshift lifts the veil on the taboo that is corporal punishment. What it reveals is a fascinating history spanning religion, the justice system, sex and education.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 11/04/2011

Cast and crew

Denis LawsonNarrator

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 7 January, 12:40amon BBC Four HD
Sunday 11 January, 10:50pmon BBC Four
Sunday 11 January, 10:50pmon BBC Four HD