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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 1, Episode 1, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
directed by Chris Alcock; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Aisling Browne, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2017), 51 mins
Giles Coren and Monica Galetti join the 9,500-strong workforce in one of the world's biggest hotels - Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. This epic hotel caters for one million guests every year, cost £3.5 billion to build and was created as part of a government plan to triple tourist income to Singapore within ten yea...
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directed by Chris Alcock; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Aisling Browne, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2017), 51 mins
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Giles Coren and Monica Galetti join the 9,500-strong workforce in one of the world's biggest hotels - Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. This epic hotel caters for one million guests every year, cost £3.5 billion to build and was created as part of a government plan to triple tourist income to Singapore within ten years. The jewel in its crown is the longest elevated infinity pool in the world, the size of three Olympic swimming pools. As pool attend...
Giles Coren and Monica Galetti join the 9,500-strong workforce in one of the world's biggest hotels - Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. This epic hotel caters for one million guests every year, cost £3.5 billion to build and was created as part of a government plan to triple tourist income to Singapore within ten years. The jewel in its crown is the longest elevated infinity pool in the world, the size of three Olympic swimming pools. As pool attendants, Giles and Monica discover the marathon laundry process that cleans tens of thousands of towels per day.
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Aisling Browne, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Chris Alcock, Monica Galetti, 1975-, Giles Coren, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, International Travel, Educational Travel, Adventure Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
International Travel, Educational Travel, Adventure Travel
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 1, The Brando, French Polynesia
directed by Aidan Woodward; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 51 mins
In the first episode of this entertaining and insightful series, Giles and Monica fly to the other side of the world to work in one of the world's most luxurious eco resorts on the small island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, not too far from Monica's birthplace - Samoa. Here, surrounded by a beautiful coral reef...
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directed by Aidan Woodward; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 51 mins
Description
In the first episode of this entertaining and insightful series, Giles and Monica fly to the other side of the world to work in one of the world's most luxurious eco resorts on the small island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, not too far from Monica's birthplace - Samoa. Here, surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and an abundance of marine life, they both work alongside the staff of the exclusive Brando Resort to serve 5-star luxury to guests pa...
In the first episode of this entertaining and insightful series, Giles and Monica fly to the other side of the world to work in one of the world's most luxurious eco resorts on the small island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, not too far from Monica's birthplace - Samoa. Here, surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and an abundance of marine life, they both work alongside the staff of the exclusive Brando Resort to serve 5-star luxury to guests paying up to an eye-watering £11,000 per a night.
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Aidan Woodward, Monica Galetti, 1975-, Giles Coren, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Person Discussed
Marlon Brando, 1924-2004
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Educational Travel, Adventure Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
Educational Travel, Adventure Travel, International Travel
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 2, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
directed by Max Shapira, fl. 2004-2016; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Meghan Just-Truelove, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 52 mins
Giles and Monica travel to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman. It is the highest five-star hotel in the Middle East and a resort seeking to blend local tradition with modern tastes. Built to resemble an ancient Omani fort, and situated 2,000 metres above sea level on the rim of a dramatic canyon, the hotel ha...
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directed by Max Shapira, fl. 2004-2016; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Meghan Just-Truelove, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 52 mins
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Giles and Monica travel to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman. It is the highest five-star hotel in the Middle East and a resort seeking to blend local tradition with modern tastes. Built to resemble an ancient Omani fort, and situated 2,000 metres above sea level on the rim of a dramatic canyon, the hotel has recently made the most of its location by constructing a jaw-dropping via ferrata and zip-wire rope course along the cliff edge. Led...
Giles and Monica travel to the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman. It is the highest five-star hotel in the Middle East and a resort seeking to blend local tradition with modern tastes. Built to resemble an ancient Omani fort, and situated 2,000 metres above sea level on the rim of a dramatic canyon, the hotel has recently made the most of its location by constructing a jaw-dropping via ferrata and zip-wire rope course along the cliff edge. Led by the hotel's mountain guru Maher, Giles and Monica undertake a test-run of the stunning adventure course before it opens to guests.
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Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Meghan Just-Truelove, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Max Shapira, fl. 2004-2016, Monica Galetti, 1975-, Giles Coren, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 5, The Silo, South Africa
directed by Bill Bailey; presented by Giles Coren, 1969- and Monica Galetti, 1975-; produced by Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 52 mins
Giles and Monica travel to South Africa - where they experience a land of contrasts. The Silo is an industrial-chic, luxury art-themed hotel in the heart of Cape Town. Giles puts his best window-cleaning skills to use on the angular panes inside the hotel, whilst Monica draws the short straw and gamely abseils fro...
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directed by Bill Bailey; presented by Giles Coren, 1969- and Monica Galetti, 1975-; produced by Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 2, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2018), 52 mins
Description
Giles and Monica travel to South Africa - where they experience a land of contrasts. The Silo is an industrial-chic, luxury art-themed hotel in the heart of Cape Town. Giles puts his best window-cleaning skills to use on the angular panes inside the hotel, whilst Monica draws the short straw and gamely abseils from the 11th floor of the building to clean the exterior. Later, Monica works with Zimbabwean bar manager, Jonas, who offers 14 different...
Giles and Monica travel to South Africa - where they experience a land of contrasts. The Silo is an industrial-chic, luxury art-themed hotel in the heart of Cape Town. Giles puts his best window-cleaning skills to use on the angular panes inside the hotel, whilst Monica draws the short straw and gamely abseils from the 11th floor of the building to clean the exterior. Later, Monica works with Zimbabwean bar manager, Jonas, who offers 14 different types of gin.
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Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Minna Sedmakov, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Bill Bailey, Giles Coren, 1969-, Monica Galetti, 1975-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 1, MGM Cotai, Macau
directed by Pete Stanton; presented by Giles Coren, 1969- and Monica Galetti, 1975-; produced by Caroline Spencer, fl. 2014, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2020), 51 mins
Monica and Giles travel to the self-governing Chinese city of Macau, which is the gambling capital of the world, welcoming millions of Chinese visitors every year. Joining the 6,000 staff of its newest super-hotel, the MGM Cotai, Monica gets special access to The Mansion, a secret VIP world of huge suites where ev...
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directed by Pete Stanton; presented by Giles Coren, 1969- and Monica Galetti, 1975-; produced by Caroline Spencer, fl. 2014, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2020), 51 mins
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Monica and Giles travel to the self-governing Chinese city of Macau, which is the gambling capital of the world, welcoming millions of Chinese visitors every year. Joining the 6,000 staff of its newest super-hotel, the MGM Cotai, Monica gets special access to The Mansion, a secret VIP world of huge suites where even money can’t buy a stay. Giles flies through the air in one of the world’s most technologically advanced theatres and helps creat...
Monica and Giles travel to the self-governing Chinese city of Macau, which is the gambling capital of the world, welcoming millions of Chinese visitors every year. Joining the 6,000 staff of its newest super-hotel, the MGM Cotai, Monica gets special access to The Mansion, a secret VIP world of huge suites where even money can’t buy a stay. Giles flies through the air in one of the world’s most technologically advanced theatres and helps create the floral displays for Chinese New Year.
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caroline Spencer, fl. 2014, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Pete Stanton, Giles Coren, 1969-, Monica Galetti, 1975-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 6, Shangri-La The Shard, London
directed by Steven Todd, fl. 2012; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Laura Vaughan, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2021), 51 mins
Monica Galetti and Giles Coren stay in their own city to work at the Shangri-La, Britain's highest hotel. Their expectations of a standard business guest experience are blown away by discovering a hotel that makes guests' personal moments special. From bath butlers to marriage proposals, the hotel is a resort for...
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directed by Steven Todd, fl. 2012; presented by Monica Galetti, 1975- and Giles Coren, 1969-; produced by Laura Vaughan, BBC Studios, in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Season 3, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2021), 51 mins
Description
Monica Galetti and Giles Coren stay in their own city to work at the Shangri-La, Britain's highest hotel. Their expectations of a standard business guest experience are blown away by discovering a hotel that makes guests' personal moments special. From bath butlers to marriage proposals, the hotel is a resort for celebrations in the clouds.
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laura Vaughan, BBC Studios
Author / Creator
Steven Todd, fl. 2012, Monica Galetti, 1975-, Giles Coren, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Topic / Theme
Hotels and inns, Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 BBC Worldwide
Type of Travel
Adventure Travel, Educational Travel, International Travel
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A Fork in Asia, Episode 1, Japan
directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in Asia, Episode 1 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2000), 26 mins
In this episode, Pria Viswalingam visits Tokyo and Hokkaido to explore the differences in urban and rural life in Japan.
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directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in Asia, Episode 1 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2000), 26 mins
Description
In this episode, Pria Viswalingam visits Tokyo and Hokkaido to explore the differences in urban and rural life in Japan.
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Author / Creator
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Special Broadcasting Service
Series
A Fork in Asia
Topic / Theme
Japanese, Japanese people, Communities, Cultural identity, Daily life, Educational Travel, International Travel, Scots
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation
Type of Travel
Educational Travel, International Travel
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A Fork in Asia, Episode 7, Guilin
directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in Asia, Episode 7 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2000), 26 mins
Pria Viswalingam visits a popular tourist destination in southern China and explores rural life.
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directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in Asia, Episode 7 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2000), 26 mins
Description
Pria Viswalingam visits a popular tourist destination in southern China and explores rural life.
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Author / Creator
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Special Broadcasting Service
Series
A Fork in Asia
Topic / Theme
Chinese, Daily life, Local customs, Chinese people, International Travel, Educational Travel, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation
Type of Travel
International Travel, Educational Travel
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A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 3
directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 3 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2005), 26 mins
In this episode, Pria Viswalingam visits Greece and explores the culture and communities.
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directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 3 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2005), 26 mins
Description
In this episode, Pria Viswalingam visits Greece and explores the culture and communities.
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Author / Creator
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Special Broadcasting Service
Series
A Fork in the Mediterranean
Topic / Theme
Greek, Behavior, Communities, Greek people, International Travel, Educational Travel, Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation
Type of Travel
International Travel, Educational Travel
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A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 7
directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 7 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2005), 26 mins
In this episode Pria Viswalingam visits Gibraltar and explores its unique culture.
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directed by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; presented by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-; produced by Pria Viswalingam, 1962-, in A Fork in the Mediterranean, Episode 7 (Sydney, New South Wales: Special Broadcasting Service, 2005), 26 mins
Description
In this episode Pria Viswalingam visits Gibraltar and explores its unique culture.
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Author / Creator
Pria Viswalingam, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Special Broadcasting Service
Series
A Fork in the Mediterranean
Topic / Theme
Western European, Western European people, Local customs, Cultural identity, Educational Travel, International Travel, French
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation
Type of Travel
Educational Travel, International Travel
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