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All the King's Men (1999)
written by Robert Penn Warren, 1905-1989, Nigel McCrery, 1953-; directed by Julian Jarrold, 1960-; produced by Gareth Neame, 1967- and Nigel McCrery, 1953-, British Broadcasting Corporation and WGBH Boston; performed by David Jason, 1940-, Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-, David Troughton, 1950- and Patrick Malahide, 1945- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 1 hour 57 mins
David Jason and Maggie Smith lead an all-star cast in Alma Cullen's First World War drama about the mysterious disappearance of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. The loss of the King George V battalion brought the true horror of the First World War to the heart of the establishment, and to the British...
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written by Robert Penn Warren, 1905-1989, Nigel McCrery, 1953-; directed by Julian Jarrold, 1960-; produced by Gareth Neame, 1967- and Nigel McCrery, 1953-, British Broadcasting Corporation and WGBH Boston; performed by David Jason, 1940-, Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-, David Troughton, 1950- and Patrick Malahide, 1945- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 1 hour 57 mins
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David Jason and Maggie Smith lead an all-star cast in Alma Cullen's First World War drama about the mysterious disappearance of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. The loss of the King George V battalion brought the true horror of the First World War to the heart of the establishment, and to the British Royal Family itself. This is the story of the amateur soldiers, the grooms, servants and gardeners of the King's Norfolk Estate, and wh...
David Jason and Maggie Smith lead an all-star cast in Alma Cullen's First World War drama about the mysterious disappearance of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli in 1915. The loss of the King George V battalion brought the true horror of the First World War to the heart of the establishment, and to the British Royal Family itself. This is the story of the amateur soldiers, the grooms, servants and gardeners of the King's Norfolk Estate, and what happened to them on the fateful day of their very first battle.
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David Jason, 1940-, Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-, David Troughton, 1950-, Patrick Malahide, 1945-
Contributor
David Odd, fl. 1979-2015, Gareth Neame, 1967-, Nigel McCrery, 1953-, British Broadcasting Corporation, WGBH Boston, Adrian Johnston, 1961-
Author / Creator
Robert Penn Warren, 1905-1989, Julian Jarrold, 1960-, David Jason, 1940-, Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-, David Troughton, 1950-, Patrick Malahide, 1945-, Nigel McCrery, 1953-, Alma Cullen
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Person Discussed
Frank Beck, 1861-1915
Topic / Theme
War, World War I, 1914-1918, War and Violence, Captain Frank Beck, Queen Alexandra, Captain Claude Howlett, King George V, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Castles in the Sky
directed by Gillies MacKinnon; designed by Gill Horn; produced by Simon Wheeler, Hero Productions; performed by Eddie Izzard, 1962-, Laura Fraser, Alex Jennings, 1957-, Julian Rhind-Tutt, 1968-, David Hayman, 1948-, Timothy McInnerny and Karl Davies (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 1 hour 29 mins
Eddie Izzard stars in this funny, moving and inspiring factual drama about the pioneering work on radar by a little known team of scientists in the run up to the Second World War. On 26 February 1935, Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated for the first time that aircraft could be detected by bouncing radio waves off the...
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directed by Gillies MacKinnon; designed by Gill Horn; produced by Simon Wheeler, Hero Productions; performed by Eddie Izzard, 1962-, Laura Fraser, Alex Jennings, 1957-, Julian Rhind-Tutt, 1968-, David Hayman, 1948-, Timothy McInnerny and Karl Davies (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 1 hour 29 mins
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Eddie Izzard stars in this funny, moving and inspiring factual drama about the pioneering work on radar by a little known team of scientists in the run up to the Second World War. On 26 February 1935, Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated for the first time that aircraft could be detected by bouncing radio waves off them. By the time the war began in 1939, radar stations were dotted along the British coast, tracking aircraft at distances of 100 miles a...
Eddie Izzard stars in this funny, moving and inspiring factual drama about the pioneering work on radar by a little known team of scientists in the run up to the Second World War. On 26 February 1935, Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated for the first time that aircraft could be detected by bouncing radio waves off them. By the time the war began in 1939, radar stations were dotted along the British coast, tracking aircraft at distances of 100 miles away. It was this invention – more than any other – that saved the RAF in the 1940 Battle of Britain. This drama follows those early years as Robert Watson-Watt and his team of scientists worked tirelessly to see their invention taken seriously, from the highs and lows, to the battles for funding and the political wrangling, before getting a final taste of victory.
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Eddie Izzard, 1962-, Laura Fraser, Alex Jennings, 1957-, Julian Rhind-Tutt, 1968-, David Hayman, 1948-, Timothy McInnerny, Karl Davies
Contributor
Alasdair Walker, Gill Horn, Simon Wheeler, Hero Productions, Mark Russell
Author / Creator
Gillies MacKinnon, Eddie Izzard, 1962-, Laura Fraser, Alex Jennings, 1957-, Julian Rhind-Tutt, 1968-, David Hayman, 1948-, Timothy McInnerny, Karl Davies, Sir Ian Kershaw, 1943-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, Robert Watson Watt, Margaret Watson Watt, Henry Tizard, Albert Rowe, Frederick Lindemann, Winston Churchill, Arnold 'Skip' Wilkins, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1, Crown and Choir
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983 and George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959- and James O'Donnell, 1961-; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons and Andrew Lawrence-King, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983 and George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959- and James O'Donnell, 1961-; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons and Andrew Lawrence-King, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Choir of King's College, Cambridge, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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World Music
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Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons, Andrew Lawrence-King
Contributor
David Skinner, Stephen Cleobury, 1948-, David Flood, Tim Johnson, Andrew Litton, 1959-, James O'Donnell, 1961-, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St....
John Dowland, 1563-1626, William Byrd, 1540-1623, Thomas Tallis, Robert Wylkynson, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, Walter Lambe, 1450-1504, John Dunstaple, 1390-1453, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Chapel Choir, Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Clare Wilkinson, David Miller, William Lyons, Andrew Lawrence-King, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, King Henry VI, Henry V, King of England, 1386-1422
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, Choirs, British
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2, Revolutions
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 and Henry Purcell, 1659-1695; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington and Grace Davidson, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty pre...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 and Henry Purcell, 1659-1695; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington and Grace Davidson, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 59 mins
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Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty presided over a series of musical breakthroughs - from the first chamber concerts and proto-operas, to the triumphant debut of the baroque...
Dr David Starkey's exploration of how the monarchy shaped Britain's music reaches the 17th century, when religious conflict threatened not only the lives of musicians and monarchs, but the future of the monarchy and the glorious tradition of British music itself. And yet, in the midst of this upheaval, royalty presided over a series of musical breakthroughs - from the first chamber concerts and proto-operas, to the triumphant debut of the baroque orchestra.
Westminster Abbey choir sing some of the earliest surviving music to be heard at British coronations; the Band of the Life Guards play pieces which Charles I used in battle, which marched James II out of his kingdom, and which mourned Mary II; and the Academy of Ancient Music perform some of the glorious works of arguably the greatest English composer - Henry Purcell. Also featured are works by Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Tomkins and the little-known William Lawes - a composer who had the potential to be truly great, had he not died fighting for the king in the English Civil War.
David also visits the Whitehall Banqueting House, home of the extravagant form which was the forerunner of opera in England - the court masque. And he explores how music was fought over by Puritans and Royalists - with the church organ proving a surprisingly bitter source of conflict.
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Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington, Grace Davidson
Contributor
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guar...
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1632-1687, Pelham Humfrey, 1647-1674, William Child, 1606-1697, Henry Lawes, 1596-1662, William Lawes, 1602-1645, Simon Ives, 1600-1622, Thomas Tomkins, 1572-1656, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Henry Purcell, 1659-1695, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Fretwork, Eton College Trebles, St. James Baroque, The Band of the Life Guards, Alamire, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Wall, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, David Miller, Tim Mead, David Goode, fl. 1994, Julian Forbes, Carleton Etherington, Grace Davidson, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3, Great British Music
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 and Thomas Arne, 1710-1778; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961- and Richard Egarr; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead and Rebecca Bottone, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759 and Thomas Arne, 1710-1778; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961- and Richard Egarr; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead and Rebecca Bottone, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque and Academy of Ancient Music, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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World Music
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Performer / Ensemble
Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, Academy of Ancient Music, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead, Rebecca Bottone
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Hervé Niquet, 1957-, Sir Roger Norrington, 1934-, Roy Goodman, 1951-2014, Andrew Manze, Edward Higginbottom, Andrew Carwood, James O'Donnell, 1961-, Richard Egarr, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, William Croft, 1678-1727, George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Thomas Arne, 1710-1778, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, Academy of Ancient Music, Elin Manahan Thomas, Ashley Riches, William Purefoy, Tim Mead, Rebecca Bottone, David Starkey, 1945-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
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David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4, Re-Inventions
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868 and Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Owen Norris and Mary Bevan, 1986-, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral and St. James Baroque, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for mus...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868 and Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934; presented by David Starkey, 1945-; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Owen Norris and Mary Bevan, 1986-, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral and St. James Baroque, in David Starkey's Music and Monarchy, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 58 mins
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In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of th...
In this sumptuous four-part series, renowned historian David Starkey shows how the monarchy has shaped the history of British music in ways we can hear today, and demonstrates how much of British history is preserved within some of the nation’s best-loved tunes. While exploring what the monarchy has done for music, David Starkey also shows what music has done for the monarchy by helping define and perpetuate the distinctive royal identity of the nation. This history of a nation written in music features some of the most glorious pieces ever written – from national anthems to neglected treasures – in the historic royal locations for which they were originally composed, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and King’s College Cambridge. It takes you from the medieval era and its extraordinary complex choral music, to the innovative instrumental music of the 17th century, right through to the 20th century and provides an entertaining and enlightening new perspective on British history.
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World Music
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Documentary
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Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, David Owen Norris, Mary Bevan, 1986-
Contributor
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1...
Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Sir Edward Elgar, 1857-1934, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-, Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625, Sir George Clement Martin, 1844-1916, Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900, Walter Parratt, 1841-1924, Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852-1924, Henry Wood, 1869-1944, Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, Albert, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, 1819-1861, Gioacchino Rossini, 1792-1868, Gustav Theodore Holst, 1874-1934, Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, Westminster Abbey Choir, Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Baroque, David Owen Norris, Mary Bevan, 1986-, David Starkey, 1945-
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Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
David Starkey's Music and Monarchy
Person Discussed
George IV, King of the United Kingdom, 1762-1830
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Monarchy, British
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Diamond Jubilee 2012, Diamond Jubilee 2012: Concerts
directed by Geoff Posner, 1975-; conducted by Keith Lockhart, 1959- and Gareth Malone, 1975-; presented by Huw Edwards; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Cliff Richard, 1940-, Gary Barlow, 1971-, Jessie J, 1988-, will.i.am, 1975- and Robbie Williams, 1974-, The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division and BBC Concert Orchestra, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 3 hours 25 mins
This program, produced in 2012, features Rolf Harris, prior to his arrest and conviction and the revocation of his CBE honor.
This concert will take place on June 4th 2012, in front of Buckingham Palace on a fabulous stage specially designed for the event. The BBC and music maestro Gary Barlow are bringing together some of the biggest names from the worlds of music, dance and musical theatre – including Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools...
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directed by Geoff Posner, 1975-; conducted by Keith Lockhart, 1959- and Gareth Malone, 1975-; presented by Huw Edwards; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Cliff Richard, 1940-, Gary Barlow, 1971-, Jessie J, 1988-, will.i.am, 1975- and Robbie Williams, 1974-, The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division and BBC Concert Orchestra, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 3 hours 25 mins
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This concert will take place on June 4th 2012, in front of Buckingham Palace on a fabulous stage specially designed for the event. The BBC and music maestro Gary Barlow are bringing together some of the biggest names from the worlds of music, dance and musical theatre – including Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Elton John, Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Cliff Richard, Ed Shee...
This concert will take place on June 4th 2012, in front of Buckingham Palace on a fabulous stage specially designed for the event. The BBC and music maestro Gary Barlow are bringing together some of the biggest names from the worlds of music, dance and musical theatre – including Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Elton John, Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Cliff Richard, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder.
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Performer / Ensemble
The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division, BBC Concert Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Cliff Richard, 1940...
The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division, BBC Concert Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Cliff Richard, 1940-, Gary Barlow, 1971-, Jessie J, 1988-, will.i.am, 1975-, Robbie Williams, 1974-
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Contributor
Keith Lockhart, 1959-, Gareth Malone, 1975-, Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Geoff Posner, 1975-, The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division, BBC Concert Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe...
Geoff Posner, 1975-, The Slum Drummers, African Children's Choir, Military Wives Choir, Bands of the Guards Division, BBC Concert Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, 1950-, Kylie Minogue, 1968-, Paul McCartney, 1942-, Elton John, 1947-, Shirley Bassey, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948-, Tom Jones, 1928-, Renée Fleming, 1959-, Annie Lennox, 1954-, Ed Sheeran, 1991-, Grace Jones, 1948-, Jools Holland, Alfie Boe, Cliff Richard, 1940-, Gary Barlow, 1971-, Jessie J, 1988-, will.i.am, 1975-, Robbie Williams, 1974-, Huw Edwards
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Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Diamond Jubilee 2012
Speaker / Narrator
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
Person Discussed
Charles, Prince of Wales, 1948-
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Diamond Jubilee 2012, HM Queen Elizabeth II. Day of Thanksgiving: Episode 1
presented by Huw Edwards; produced by Catherine Stirk, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 4 hours 4 mins
The Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving marks the end of the celebrations at St Paul’s Cathedral with a full formal carriage Procession by the Queen and a 60 gun salute.
Sample
presented by Huw Edwards; produced by Catherine Stirk, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 4 hours 4 mins
Description
The Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving marks the end of the celebrations at St Paul’s Cathedral with a full formal carriage Procession by the Queen and a 60 gun salute.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Catherine Stirk, fl. 2000, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Huw Edwards, Jake Humphrey, 1978-, Sonali Shah, 1980-, Clare Balding, 1971-, Chris Hollins, 1971-, Fearne Cotton, 1981-, Sophie Raworth, 1968-, Fiona Bruce, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Diamond Jubilee 2012
Topic / Theme
Royalty (Social class), British
Copyright Message
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Diamond Jubilee 2012, River Pageant (1 x 240') - Worldwide
directed by Ian Russell, fl. 1999; presented by Huw Edwards; produced by Zoe Timmers and Claire Megahey, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 4 hours 56 mins
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed...
Sample
directed by Ian Russell, fl. 1999; presented by Huw Edwards; produced by Zoe Timmers and Claire Megahey, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 4 hours 56 mins
Description
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, their crews and passengers turned out in their finest rigs. The flotilla is further bolstered with pas...
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, their crews and passengers turned out in their finest rigs. The flotilla is further bolstered with passenger boats carrying up to thirty thousand flag-waving members of the public. The whole armada will sail for more than seven miles through London and out beneath Tower Bridge. In a newly crafted royal barge, sits the Queen. The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant celebrates Her Majesty's sixty years of service by magnificently bringing the Thames to life; making it joyously full with boats, resounding with clanging bells, tooting horns and sounding whistles; recalling both its royal heritage and its heyday as a working, bustling river.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Zoe Timmers, Claire Megahey
Author / Creator
Ian Russell, fl. 1999, Huw Edwards, Mishal Husain, 1973-, John Sergeant Meade, Anneka Rice, Sian Williams, fl. 1991, Sandi Toksvig, Chris Hollins, 1971-, Fearne Cotton, 1981-, Clare Balding, 1971-, Sophie Raworth, 1968-, Matt Baker
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Diamond Jubilee 2012
Topic / Theme
British
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Diamond Jubilee 2012, The Diamond Jubilee 2012: Weekend Highlights
directed by Ian Russell, fl. 1999; presented by Sophie Raworth, 1968- and Huw Edwards; produced by Patrick Hubbard, fl. 1992, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 1 hour 30 mins
Huw Edwards and Sophie Raworth look back at a spectacular weekend of diamond jubilee celebrations.
The festivities began with Sunday's diamond jubilee Thames pageant, when Her Majesty the Queen and members of the royal family took to the River Thames on the royal barge, one of 1,000 boats, to mark sixty years of...
Sample
directed by Ian Russell, fl. 1999; presented by Sophie Raworth, 1968- and Huw Edwards; produced by Patrick Hubbard, fl. 1992, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Diamond Jubilee 2012 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 1 hour 30 mins
Description
Huw Edwards and Sophie Raworth look back at a spectacular weekend of diamond jubilee celebrations.
The festivities began with Sunday's diamond jubilee Thames pageant, when Her Majesty the Queen and members of the royal family took to the River Thames on the royal barge, one of 1,000 boats, to mark sixty years of the Queen's reign.
Monday saw a star-studded diamond jubilee concert, which included show-stopping performances from Paul McCartney, S...
Huw Edwards and Sophie Raworth look back at a spectacular weekend of diamond jubilee celebrations.
The festivities began with Sunday's diamond jubilee Thames pageant, when Her Majesty the Queen and members of the royal family took to the River Thames on the royal barge, one of 1,000 boats, to mark sixty years of the Queen's reign.
Monday saw a star-studded diamond jubilee concert, which included show-stopping performances from Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and JLS.
The final day of celebrations saw a national service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who rounded the afternoon off with a magnificent carriage procession from the Palace of Westminster to Buckingham Palace. Huw, Sophie and guests look back at the highlights of this historic weekend.
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Patrick Hubbard, fl. 1992, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Ian Russell, fl. 1999, Sophie Raworth, 1968-, Huw Edwards
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Diamond Jubilee 2012
Person Discussed
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
Topic / Theme
Royalty (Social class), Musical performances, Fairs and festivals, British
Copyright Message
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