A stylish Travel DVD and full colour Pocket Guide by ex-BBC Education director Lola Cary. Perfect for armchair research or as a travel companion. BBC Language presenters Elisabetta Riva and Ernesto Tomasini (Talk Italian and Make Italian Your Business) show what Italy's most desirable but least known island has to offer. The focus is on northern Sardinia which is widely regarded as the greenest most attractive and unspoilt area of the island if not Italy. Unlike most travel
The ultimate tragic spy Mati Hari was the archetypal 'femme fatale' and the nun-like Florence Nightingale the selfless field nurse. In Spies and Angels we look at both of these iconic women in addition to such formidable pioneers as medic Mabel Stobart and nurse Edith Cavell famously executed during the Second World War for espionage. As technology began to change the world around us so women's roles adapted in both medicine and counter-intelligence.
Seemingly present whenever German combat cameramen were filming armoured cars and half tracks were as vital to the German war machine as the Panzers. Designed for the vital role of reconnaissance they ranged ahead of the advancing Panzer spearheads to assass the enemy strengths and intentions. Whether on four wheels or employing the more distinctive eight wheel configuration German armoured cars would be seen as much a symbol of the Blitzkreig as the Panzers themselves. This programme covers all these vehicles and includes rare footage of the late war 'Puma' armoured car in Normandy.
Steam In Britain - Settle & CarlisleThe Settle & Carlisle Railway soars across the Pennines on lofty viaducts with a mystique unrivalled by any other railway. Today its grandeur recreates the railway’s greatest days when steam was king. Steam locomotives from the mighty “Mallard” and the world famous “Flying Scotsman”, “Duchess of Hamilton” and “Evening Star” to the humble “Black 5’s” still thunder through the mountains and tunnels, over Ribblehead, through Kirkby Stephen and Langwathby, from Settle to Carlisle and back. Join us in the sights and sounds of hard working steam that relieve for you Steam in Britain on the Settle and Carlisle.
Questo film/documentario ci porta alla scoperta della storia più intima della compianta pop star inglese. Attraverso interviste rilasciate da amici e collaboratori si ripercorrono le tappe della sua vita, dalla sua infanzia alla sua rapida ascesa nell'olimpo del pop ed alla altrettanto rapida discesa nel tunnel della depressione degli eccessi che l'hanno portata alla tragica fine.
The individuals in this film all share a common bond - they were awakened. They awoke to a world that was unfamiliar to them and one that was often terrifying and bizarre. Suddenly those trusted men and women in power became manipulators and power hungry dictators and not the democratic leaders we are led to believe. A unique collection of evidence and theory is set out in this film to reveal a new world order. 911, the Twin Towers and Pentagon deceptions. The sinister group known as Common...
Written in the rhythms and idiom of contemporary language - the way you'd talk with friends or write a letter The Message brings out the expressive earthy flavor of the original biblical text. Revitalize your devotions with the power of Eugene Peterson's fresh translation of The Message. Whether you've been reading the Bible for years or are exploring it for the first time The Message will startle and surprise you. And it will allow you to experience firsthand the same relevance and directness that motivated its original readers to change the course of history many centuries ago. The Message combines numbered on-screen text with Kelly Ryan Dolan's down-to-earth reading of this best-selling paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments to bring you the Bible in a brand new way.
Whether we realise it or not Aromatherapy is very much a part of our everyday lives. From the smells of freshly brewed coffee and newly baked bread to the bracing sea air or freshly mown grass the sense of well-being that these aromas evoke can be quite remarkable. Walk into any chemist's shop and you'll find all manner of products based upon this principle. If you ever wanted to discover more about Aromatherapy this programme is definitely for you.
The 15th October 1935 saw the first tank regiment of the German Wehrmacht. In each tank department the middle sized tanks presented the main battle force. With 3300 tan ks and 250 assault guns began in June 1941 the Eastern Campaign. As of August 1942 (TIGER) and from January 1943 (PANTHER) these new heavy tanks reinforced the troops. In the summer of 1943 during the greatest tank battle of all times at Kursk they were first deployed in large quantities in combat operations.
Jon presents a progressive series of techniques and exercises then his cookin' trio demonstrates a wide variety of grooves and rhythm patterns.
Three documentaries attempting to unearth the fact behind the Hollywood make-overs of the historical and mythical events on which blockbusters are based. The legends of King Arthur The Trojan War and the battle for the Alamo are all examined. Troy A Documentary: To coincide with the release of Troy Warner Brothers' $180 000 000 epic motion picture starring Brad Pitt & Orlando Bloom Delta release this insightful documentary depicting THE TRUE STORY OF LOVE POWER HONOR &
On 16th November 2010 the world learned what Kate Middleton had known for four weeks that she was to become the next Princess to enter the Royal household and the wife of the future King Prince William. Kate Portrait of a Princess looks at the world's fascination with the outsider who marries into the Royal Family from the mythological children's tales to the media obsessions of today. It also examines the role of a princess in the modern world. What defines the life of a princess? Is it the promised cocktail of power and beauty or the chance to do good somewhere? Perhaps both. Perhaps each princess makes the title work in their own way. Certainly Diana as the Princess of Wales made the role her own in her short life. Now it is to be the turn of young Kate Middleton wife to be of William Diana's eldest son. This film examines what lies ahead for Kate as well as celebrating her life so far in her own words and the words of her loved ones. How will she handle the mantle of Princess and the constant spotlight?
Documentary which examines 50 events that changed the course of history. From seismic political events such as the rise of Adolf Hitler and the release from prison of Nelson Mandela to cultural and scientific moments such as the arrival of The Beatles in America and Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, the documentary analyses both the events themselves and their wider cultural and social impact.
Sunderland is a multicultural town which has experienced many changes over the last century so sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane as we journey back through time and catch a glimpse of its glorious past. You will see street scenes showing everyday life for the people of the town people at work and at leisure plus some examples of transport in bygone Sunderland. You will also see some of the bad times and good times in the town's history. Some rare and unusual photographs have been used to make this film so now you can discover how Sunderland has changed over the years and watch it be brought back to life using the latest digital video technology. Anybody who knows this famous town either as a home or as a favourite place to visit will find this film both amazing and educational.
When Charles and Diana said I Do in front of the millions of adoring public that heady summer morning in 1981, no one could have predicted the twists, turns, triumphs and tragedies that would challenge them in the years to come.This is a fascinating story of how one of the most well-known and powerful families in the world exposed its vulnerabilities, and stood on the brink of disaster before making changes that meant that they could survive and forever continue to thrive. Now, with the Queen entering her diamond jubilee year Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of the Monarchy holds up a magnifying glass and focuses in on 30 key dates from the Great British Royal family's reign over the last 30 years, the good and the bad, that has ensured a many-centuries-old institution can Keep Calm and Carry On.
Concise History of WWI: covers the War to end all Wars with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 24th June 1914 all the way to the peace signing in Versailles 5 years later this superb programme affords the viewer a valuable insight into The Great War.Concise History of WWII: A Superb account of the Major Events, Key personalities and actions that decided the course of World War II. Concise History provides a clear and factual account of the causes, course and consequences of World War II.
A hidden power, when flesh becomes metal! When a young boy on a peaceful island becomes the victim of a terrorist attack, he transforms into Xam'd, a powerful mecha capable of extreme power. Now he must discover the depth of his power and the role he plays in a world where metal and rock meet flesh, desire, and destiny. From studio bones (Fullmetal Alchemist, Eureka Seven)
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