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First-time director Gary Hustwit explores urban spaces and the typefaces, including the ubiquitous Helvetica, that inhabit them, and speaks with historians and designers about the choices and aesthetics behind the use of fonts. Pictured: A scene shot at Manfred Schulz’ letterpress in Frankfurt.

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Helvetica explores urban spaces and the typefaces that inhabit them, and features historians and designers talking about font aesthetics.

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The Story of India - Sixty years after India secured independence, Michael Wood sets out on an epic journey "over 10,000 years and 10,000 miles" to uncover the fabulous sights and sounds, the dazzling achievements and the dramatic history of an ancient, prosperous and influential civilization. Pictured: Michael Wood looking out over Varanasi waterfront.

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Reaching the time of the Fall of Rome in the West, Michael Wood seeks out the amazing achievements of India’s golden age from 300 to 1000 AD.

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The animated series Wunderkind Little Amadeus entertains and educates children between the ages of 4 and 8 about music and inspires them to make their own music. Join the young Mozart on his boyhood adventures and his musical life, all set against the backdrop of his unforgettable compositions.

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