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Century of Flight, 23, The Romance of the Air
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Century of Flight, 23 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1997, originally published 1997), 52 mins
A review of heroic days of civil aviation. How civil airlines began in Europe and USA during the 1920s. Airship versus Aircraft - rivalry for transatlantic routes, culminating in the R101 and Hindenburg airship disasters. British Imperial Airways and Pan Am flying boat services. Airmindedness - air shows, aerobati...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Century of Flight, 23 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1997, originally published 1997), 52 mins
Description
A review of heroic days of civil aviation. How civil airlines began in Europe and USA during the 1920s. Airship versus Aircraft - rivalry for transatlantic routes, culminating in the R101 and Hindenburg airship disasters. British Imperial Airways and Pan Am flying boat services. Airmindedness - air shows, aerobatics, barnstorming.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Philip Nugus, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Century of Flight
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Henry Ford, 1863-1947, William Edward Boeing, 1881-1959
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Airplanes, Business affairs, International travel, Marketing and advertising, Postal services, Transportation occupations, Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, Science and Technology, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 2, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 2
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, 1929-1994, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Presidents, First lady, Romance
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 5, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 5
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Argentinians Juan and Evita Peron.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Argentinians Juan and Evita Peron.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Juan Peron, 1895-1974, Evita Peron, 1919-1952
Topic / Theme
Wives, Politicians, Argentinian people, Pacific Islanders
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 6, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 6
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife, Clementine.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife, Clementine.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Clementine Churchill, Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
Wives, Heads of state, English people, Pacific Islanders
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 12, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 12
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 12 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between doomed Russian couple Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 12 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between doomed Russian couple Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Alexandra, Empress, consort of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1872-1918, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918
Topic / Theme
Wives, Heads of state, Russian people, Pacific Islanders
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 14, King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Nugus/Martin Productions, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 14 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 27 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about great romances of the 20th century, featuring Spain's King Juan Carlos and Greece's Queen Sofia.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Nugus/Martin Productions, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 14 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 27 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about great romances of the 20th century, featuring Spain's King Juan Carlos and Greece's Queen Sofia.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Nugus/Martin Productions, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1997, 2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Francisco Franco, 1892-1975, Sofía, Queen of Spain, 1938-, Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Political reforms, Political violence, Marriage, Royal successions, Romantic relationships, Royalty (Social class), Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 15, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 15
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 15 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between British royal couple George VI and the Queen Mother.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 15 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between British royal couple George VI and the Queen Mother.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
George VI, 1895-1952, Elizabeth, Queen, Consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
Topic / Theme
English people, Heads of state, Romance, Pacific Islanders, Algerians
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 18, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 18
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 18 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between French president Charles de Gaulle and his wife, Yvonne.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 18 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between French president Charles de Gaulle and his wife, Yvonne.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970, Yvonne de Gaulle, 1900-1979
Topic / Theme
Wives, Heads of state, Romance
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Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 21, Great Romances of the 20th Century, Series 1, Episode 21
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 21 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between president Franklin Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Romances of the 20th Century, Season 1, Episode 21 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1998), 26 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Jonathan Martin, is about the romance between president Franklin Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Romances of the 20th Century
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962
Topic / Theme
American people, Heads of state, Wives, Romance, Pacific Islanders, Chileans
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Infamous Assassinations, 8, The Assassination of President McKinley
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Infamous Assassinations, 8 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
On 6 September 6 1901, whilst opening an expedition, President McKinley was shot by Polish anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. McKinley’s successor, 42-year-old Teddy Roosevelt, was sworn in within 12 hours. McKinley was the third US president to be assassinated. How did his killer get so close?
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Infamous Assassinations, 8 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
Description
On 6 September 6 1901, whilst opening an expedition, President McKinley was shot by Polish anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. McKinley’s successor, 42-year-old Teddy Roosevelt, was sworn in within 12 hours. McKinley was the third US president to be assassinated. How did his killer get so close?
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Philip Nugus, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Infamous Assassinations
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
William McKinley, 1843-1901, Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, Leon Frank Czolgosz, 1873-1901
Topic / Theme
Anarchism, Assassinations, Elections, Electric chair, Funerals, Labor and unions, Radicalism, Trials and litigation, Heads of state, William McKinley, Assassination, Buffalo, NY, September 6, 1901, Cuban War of Independence, 1895-1898, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, Political and Social Movements, World History, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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