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40 Minutes, The Fishing Party
directed by Paul Watson, 1942-; produced by Paul Watson, 1942-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1986), 44 mins
This documentary was directed by Paul Watson.
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directed by Paul Watson, 1942-; produced by Paul Watson, 1942-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in 40 Minutes (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1986), 44 mins
Description
This documentary was directed by Paul Watson.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Watson, 1942-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Paul Watson, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
40 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Sir Ian Holm, 1931-
Person Discussed
Sir Ian Holm, 1931-
Topic / Theme
Affluence, Social classes, Vacations, Sport fishing
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 6, The Fall of Rome
directed by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015; produced by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 6 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Documentary series. In AD 410, the Goth hordes sacked the city. This event symbolised Rome's collapse, but it should never have happened at all.
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directed by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015; produced by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015 and Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, Episode 6 (United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Documentary series. In AD 410, the Goth hordes sacked the city. This event symbolised Rome's collapse, but it should never have happened at all.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary, Dramatized scene
Contributor
Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015, Mark Hedgecoe, British Broadcasting Corporation, Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Author / Creator
Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015
Date Published / Released
2006-10-26
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Alisdair Simpson, 1974-
Person Discussed
Honorius, Emperor of Rome, 0384-0423, Alaric I, 0370-0410
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Battles, Violence, War, Sack of Rome, August 24, 410, War and Violence, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Sites of the World, Must-See Egypt
directed by Mark Finkelpearl; produced by Patrick Gilbert, in Ancient Sites of the World (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002, originally published 2002), 52 mins
Egypt has a 5000-year-old history and because of this, from the Mediterranean coast in the north to the border with Sudan in the south, there is more to see in Egypt than in almost any other tourist destination in the world. This programme features the best places to visit in this astounding country. The magnifice...
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directed by Mark Finkelpearl; produced by Patrick Gilbert, in Ancient Sites of the World (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002, originally published 2002), 52 mins
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Egypt has a 5000-year-old history and because of this, from the Mediterranean coast in the north to the border with Sudan in the south, there is more to see in Egypt than in almost any other tourist destination in the world. This programme features the best places to visit in this astounding country. The magnificent sites include the Great Sphinx, Abu Simbel and the Karnak Temple.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Patrick Gilbert, Tom Hodgkins, fl. 2005-2006
Author / Creator
Mark Finkelpearl
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Sites of the World
Speaker / Narrator
Tom Hodgkins, fl. 2005-2006
Person Discussed
Tutankhamun, Pharaoh of Egypt, Akhenaten, Pharoah of Egypt
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Archaeological artifacts, Archaeological sites, Architecture, Places of worship, Tourist attractions, Vacation spots, Family and Culture, Science and Technology, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 3, The Greek Thing
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand-in-hand with political discord, social injustice and endless war. He paints a fascinating picture of the internal and external pressures that fuelled this unique political and social e...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
Description
Richard Miles explores the power and the paradox of the 'Greek Thing' - a blossoming in art, philosophy and science that went hand-in-hand with political discord, social injustice and endless war. He paints a fascinating picture of the internal and external pressures that fuelled this unique political and social experiment, one that would pioneer many of the political systems that we still live with today.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Cities, Civilization, Democracy, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, War, Social customs, Peloponnesian War, 431 BCE-404 BCE, Greco-Persian Wars, 499 BCE-449 BCE, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3, Endgame
directed by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
Endgame is the final episode in the revelatory BBC history series Armada: The Untold Story which examines the wide reaching effects that the Armada had on European politics and history.
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directed by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008 and Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Armada: The Untold Story, Part 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 52 mins
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Endgame is the final episode in the revelatory BBC history series Armada: The Untold Story which examines the wide reaching effects that the Armada had on European politics and history.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Robin Dashwood, 1972-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Trish Bertram, fl. 2015
Author / Creator
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Armada: The Untold Story
Speaker / Narrator
Trish Bertram, fl. 2015
Person Discussed
Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
Topic / Theme
Imperialism, Naval battles, Religious differences, Invasions, Spanish, English
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BBC at War, Episode 1, The War of Words
directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 56 mins
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had...
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directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 56 mins
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Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the temp...
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the template for the modern BBC. From an early Nazi propaganda coup that forced the BBC into action and how fears of a crisis in morale at home led to class barriers being swept away on the airwaves, to how stubborn determination and technical improvisation enabled broadcasting from the heart of the war zone, BBC at War reveals how World War Two was the making of the BBC – and nearly its breaking.
In episode one of this two-part series, Jonathan Dimbleby reveals how the BBC prepared for the first war broadcast and fought off government attempts to control it. Wholly unprepared, the BBC fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and played its part in the social revolution the war provoked.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions
Author / Creator
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
BBC at War
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, British, Germans
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BBC at War, Episode 2, Into Battle
directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1939), 57 mins
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had...
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directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1939), 57 mins
Description
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the temp...
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the template for the modern BBC. From an early Nazi propaganda coup that forced the BBC into action and how fears of a crisis in morale at home led to class barriers being swept away on the airwaves, to how stubborn determination and technical improvisation enabled broadcasting from the heart of the war zone, BBC at War reveals how World War Two was the making of the BBC – and nearly its breaking.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions
Author / Creator
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-
Date Published / Released
1939
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
BBC at War
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, British, Germans
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Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 1
in Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 57 mins
In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an...
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in Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 57 mins
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In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an arbitrary marker; Hadrian's Wall split the communities of Britain in two. Border Lands explores the Anglo-Scottish borderlands' tumultu...
In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an arbitrary marker; Hadrian's Wall split the communities of Britain in two. Border Lands explores the Anglo-Scottish borderlands' tumultuous history, learning how this boundary defined the region. Having served as a diplomat in fiercely contested borderlands from Indonesia and the Balkans to Iraq and Afghanistan, Rory has witnessed the effect of artificial frontiers, and the destructive potential of new nationalisms. Drawing on this experience, Rory reveals how borders are forged -- both in the land and in our imagination.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland
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Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 2
directed by Jon Eastman, fl. 2010; presented by Rory Stewart, 1973-; produced by Emma Whitlock, fl. 2012 and Jon Eastman, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 52 mins
In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an...
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directed by Jon Eastman, fl. 2010; presented by Rory Stewart, 1973-; produced by Emma Whitlock, fl. 2012 and Jon Eastman, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 52 mins
Description
In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an arbitrary marker; Hadrian’s Wall split the communities of Britain in two. Border Lands explores the Anglo-Scottish borderlands’ tum...
In this beautifully filmed series, historian Rory Stewart studies the extraordinary landscape, oral history and archaeology of the Anglo-Scottish border, finding parallels with frontiers from Turkey to Nepal. Two thousand years ago, the Romans dominated the world. They divided their northernmost territory with an arbitrary marker; Hadrian’s Wall split the communities of Britain in two. Border Lands explores the Anglo-Scottish borderlands’ tumultuous history, learning how this boundary defined the region. Having served as a diplomat in fiercely contested borderlands from Indonesia and the Balkans to Iraq and Afghanistan, Rory has witnessed the effect of artificial frontiers, and the destructive potential of new nationalisms. Drawing on this experience, Rory reveals how borders are forged – both in the land and in our imagination.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Emma Whitlock, fl. 2012, Jon Eastman, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Eastman, fl. 2010, Rory Stewart, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland
Person Discussed
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603, Thomas Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre of Gilsland, 1467-1525, Johnnie Armstrong, fl. 1500, Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307, William, the Conqueror, 1028-1087, Dunmail
Topic / Theme
Political boundaries, Political rivalries, Settlements, Attacks (Battles), Archaeology, Oral history, Scots, English
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The Brits Who Built the Modern World, 1, The Freedom of the Future
directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation and Oxford Film and Television, in The Brits Who Built the Modern World, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 50 mins
How an exceptional generation of British architects, led by Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, conquered the globe with their high-tech vision.
The first episode includes glimpses of some of their most stunning recent work, such as London's new 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper, Spaceport America and the KK100 skyscrape...
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directed by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993; produced by Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation and Oxford Film and Television, in The Brits Who Built the Modern World, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 50 mins
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How an exceptional generation of British architects, led by Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, conquered the globe with their high-tech vision.
The first episode includes glimpses of some of their most stunning recent work, such as London's new 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper, Spaceport America and the KK100 skyscraper in China (the tallest tower ever built by a British architect), before looking in detail at some of their revolutionary projects from...
How an exceptional generation of British architects, led by Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, conquered the globe with their high-tech vision.The first episode includes glimpses of some of their most stunning recent work, such as London's new 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper, Spaceport America and the KK100 skyscraper in China (the tallest tower ever built by a British architect), before looking in detail at some of their revolutionary projects from the 1960's and 70's.
Foster, Rogers, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell were born within six years of each other in the 1930's; shaped by both the optimism of the post-war years and the sixties counterculture, these pillars of today's establishment began their careers as outsiders and radicals. Rogers and his collaborators tell the story of one of the most influential buildings of the 20th century - the Pompidou Centre in Paris - the result of a contest he didn't want to enter and no-one ever thought they would win.
Other early projects featured include Norman Foster's glassy Willis Faber & Dumas Headquarters in Ipswich, Farrell & Grimshaw's corrugated aluminium tower block next to Regent's Park in London and the industrial-style Hopkins House in Hampstead.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993, British Broadcasting Corporation, Oxford Film and Television, Rebecca Front, 1964-
Author / Creator
Peter Sweasey, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Brits Who Built the Modern World
Speaker / Narrator
Rebecca Front, 1964-
Person Discussed
Sir Terry Farrell, 1938-, Nicholas Grimshaw, 1939-, Richard Rogers, 1933-, Sir Norman Foster, 1935-, Michael Hopkins, 1935-
Topic / Theme
Architects, Architecture, Technology
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