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1, The Adventures of Robert Louis Stevenson, Episode 1
directed by Andrew Thompson, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 58 mins
As this companion docudrama to Kidnapped reveals, the true-life adventures of author Robert Louis Stevenson often outdid the escapades of his famous fictional creations. A sickly provincial middle-class boy, destined to follow in his family's engineering dynasty, Stevenson somehow managed to break free to live a l...
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directed by Andrew Thompson, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 58 mins
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As this companion docudrama to Kidnapped reveals, the true-life adventures of author Robert Louis Stevenson often outdid the escapades of his famous fictional creations. A sickly provincial middle-class boy, destined to follow in his family's engineering dynasty, Stevenson somehow managed to break free to live a life of travel and unbridled imagination. For much of his twenties he rebelled, living a Bohemian life across the world with a fascinati...
As this companion docudrama to Kidnapped reveals, the true-life adventures of author Robert Louis Stevenson often outdid the escapades of his famous fictional creations. A sickly provincial middle-class boy, destined to follow in his family's engineering dynasty, Stevenson somehow managed to break free to live a life of travel and unbridled imagination. For much of his twenties he rebelled, living a Bohemian life across the world with a fascinating band of misfits and troubadours, in search of the adventures that would provide the inspiration for his stories. He died in Samoa aged just 44, leaving behind three of the world's most memorable classics: Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Dramatisations of Stevenson's extraordinary life form the narrative backbone of the film, backed up by photographs, interviews with experts and, of course, his enduring literary legacy.
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary, Biography
Contributor
Tom Conti, 1941-
Author / Creator
Andrew Thompson
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Tom Conti, 1941-
Person Discussed
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894
Topic / Theme
Literature, World Language & Literature
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by British Broadcasting Corporation
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Beauty of Books, Episode 3, Illustrated Wonderlands
directed by Will Aspinall; produced by Tern Television Production, in Beauty of Books, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 29 mins
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are...
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directed by Will Aspinall; produced by Tern Television Production, in Beauty of Books, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 29 mins
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From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a...
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a book by its story alone - the outer and inner make up the whole. From the first bibles to medieval masterpieces like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and from children's stories such as Alice in Wonderland to the beauty of the humble paperback, this series combines human stories, expert interviews and historic archive, to reveal the astonishing, the absorbing, the arresting, beauty of books.
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tern Television Production, Richard Dormer, 1969-
Author / Creator
Will Aspinall
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beauty of Books
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Dormer, 1969-
Person Discussed
Sir John Tenniel, 1820-1914, Lewis Carroll, 1832-1898
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 BBC Worldwide Learning
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Beauty of Books, Episode 4, Paperback Writer
directed by Will Aspinall; produced by Tern Television Production, in Beauty of Books, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 28 mins
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are...
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directed by Will Aspinall; produced by Tern Television Production, in Beauty of Books, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 28 mins
Description
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a...
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a book by its story alone - the outer and inner make up the whole. From the first bibles to medieval masterpieces like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and from children's stories such as Alice in Wonderland to the beauty of the humble paperback, this series combines human stories, expert interviews and historic archive, to reveal the astonishing, the absorbing, the arresting, beauty of books.
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tern Television Production, Richard Dormer, 1969-
Author / Creator
Will Aspinall
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beauty of Books
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Dormer, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Fiction
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 BBC Worldwide Learning
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Betjeman & Me: Rick Stein's Story
directed by David Pritchard; presented by Rick Stein, 1947-; produced by David Pritchard, Denham Productions Ltd. (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
In Betjeman and Me: The Rick Stein Story, Rick Stein takes an affectionate look at the poet's love of the English seaside holiday and his deep affection for Cornwall. Travelling around Cornwall, Rick meets people who remember Betjeman's visits. The video culminates in a feast cooked by Rick for guests including Be...
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directed by David Pritchard; presented by Rick Stein, 1947-; produced by David Pritchard, Denham Productions Ltd. (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
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In Betjeman and Me: The Rick Stein Story, Rick Stein takes an affectionate look at the poet's love of the English seaside holiday and his deep affection for Cornwall. Travelling around Cornwall, Rick meets people who remember Betjeman's visits. The video culminates in a feast cooked by Rick for guests including Betjeman's daughter Candida, and Jonathan Steddall, one of Betjeman's great friends and the director of his last television series.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Pritchard, Denham Productions Ltd.
Author / Creator
David Pritchard, Rick Stein, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006, 2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Person Discussed
John Betjeman
Topic / Theme
Poets, Meals, Memories, Poetry, Cooking, World Language & Literature
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Bookmark, A Lady Does Not Write
directed by Tim Niel, fl. 2004-2015; produced by Ann Hummel, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Bookmark (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
A profile of novelist Edith Wharton (1862-1937), whose insightful novels about aristocratic New York society were inspired by her restrictive, upper-class background. Included are comments from scholars; clips from dramatizations of her novels; and selected readings by Irene Worth.
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directed by Tim Niel, fl. 2004-2015; produced by Ann Hummel, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Bookmark (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
Description
A profile of novelist Edith Wharton (1862-1937), whose insightful novels about aristocratic New York society were inspired by her restrictive, upper-class background. Included are comments from scholars; clips from dramatizations of her novels; and selected readings by Irene Worth.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ann Hummel, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Tim Niel, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
1995, 2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bookmark
Person Discussed
Edith Wharton, 1862-1937
Topic / Theme
Writers, Novels, World Language & Literature
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Dangerous Corner
directed by James Ormerod, 1924-2003; produced by Cedric Messina, 1920-2003, British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 1983), 1 hour 31 mins
Daniel Day-Lewis and Sarah Badel star in J.B. Priestley’s classic play. A tragic event causes guests at a dinner party to ruminate on honesty, trust and dark secrets.
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directed by James Ormerod, 1924-2003; produced by Cedric Messina, 1920-2003, British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 1983), 1 hour 31 mins
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Daniel Day-Lewis and Sarah Badel star in J.B. Priestley’s classic play. A tragic event causes guests at a dinner party to ruminate on honesty, trust and dark secrets.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Cedric Messina, 1920-2003, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
James Ormerod, 1924-2003
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Relationships, Honesty, Suicides
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1983 British Broadcasting Corporation
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Diary of Anne Frank, Part 1
(BBC Worldwide), 30 mins
'After May, 1940, good times rapidly fled: first the war, then the capitulation, followed by the arrival of the Germans. That is when the sufferings of us Jews really began...'
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(BBC Worldwide), 30 mins
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'After May, 1940, good times rapidly fled: first the war, then the capitulation, followed by the arrival of the Germans. That is when the sufferings of us Jews really began...'
Field of Study
World History, Literature & Language
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide Learning
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Diary of Anne Frank, Part 2
(BBC Worldwide), 30 mins
'Dear Kitty, extraordinary things can happen to people who go into hiding.'
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(BBC Worldwide), 30 mins
Description
'Dear Kitty, extraordinary things can happen to people who go into hiding.'
Field of Study
World History, Literature & Language
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide Learning
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Diary of Anne Frank, Part 3
(BBC Worldwide), 29 mins
'The sun is shining, the sky is a deep blue, there is a lovely breeze and I'm longing, so longing - for everything. To talk, for freedom, for friends, to be alone.'
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(BBC Worldwide), 29 mins
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'The sun is shining, the sky is a deep blue, there is a lovely breeze and I'm longing, so longing - for everything. To talk, for freedom, for friends, to be alone.'
Field of Study
Literature, History
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide Learning
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
directed by Alastair Reid, 1939-2011; produced by Jonathan Powell, 1947-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Time-Life Films, New York, NY and Australian Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Hemmings, 1941-2003, Ian Bannen, 1928-1999 and Clive Swift, 1936- (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 1980), 1 hour 55 mins
Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling exploration into the good versus evil side of human nature was brought dramatically to the screen in this classic BBC adaptation. David Hemmings stars as the virtuous Dr Jekyll who discovers a formula to unleash the dark side of man. The result is Mr Edward Hyde, his depraved in...
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directed by Alastair Reid, 1939-2011; produced by Jonathan Powell, 1947-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Time-Life Films, New York, NY and Australian Broadcasting Corporation; performed by David Hemmings, 1941-2003, Ian Bannen, 1928-1999 and Clive Swift, 1936- (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 1980), 1 hour 55 mins
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Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling exploration into the good versus evil side of human nature was brought dramatically to the screen in this classic BBC adaptation. David Hemmings stars as the virtuous Dr Jekyll who discovers a formula to unleash the dark side of man. The result is Mr Edward Hyde, his depraved inner demon who is let loose to enjoy the more decadent side of Victorian society. As his experiments continue Mr Hyde grows stronger as...
Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling exploration into the good versus evil side of human nature was brought dramatically to the screen in this classic BBC adaptation. David Hemmings stars as the virtuous Dr Jekyll who discovers a formula to unleash the dark side of man. The result is Mr Edward Hyde, his depraved inner demon who is let loose to enjoy the more decadent side of Victorian society. As his experiments continue Mr Hyde grows stronger as his creator struggles to control him.
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Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
David Hemmings, 1941-2003, Ian Bannen, 1928-1999, Clive Swift, 1936-
Contributor
Jonathan Powell, 1947-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Time-Life Films, New York, NY, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Dave Greenslade, 1943-
Author / Creator
Alastair Reid, 1939-2011, David Hemmings, 1941-2003, Ian Bannen, 1928-1999, Clive Swift, 1936-, Gerald Savory, 1909-1996
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Scientific research, Character traits, Murder, Moral philosophy, Identity (Psychology), Dr. Henry Jekyll, Edward Hyde, J. C. Utterson, Dr. Lanyon
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1980 British Broadcasting Corporation
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