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British royal heritage: The complete history of the British monarchy! An irreverent, humorous, yet historically accurate romp through the good, the bad, and the extremely ugly Kings and Queens of Great Britain. Royal romances of the British monarchy: A passionate journey that reveals the royal romances that changed the course of history. British Royal Scandals and Conspiracies: Uncover the gruesome murders, dangerous liaisons and political back stabbings...
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Winning a war is not easy. LANCASTER tells the story of the iconic WW2 bomber, through the words of the last surviving veterans. Starting with 'The Blitz', we follow our 38 contributors as they join-up, learn to fly and go to war. With the enemy strong and RAF Bomber Command badly equipped, losses were high. But eventually, the tide turned with the introduction of the 'Lanc'. Designed to take the war to the enemy - and to win it - the Lancaster was...
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Meet the queen who ruled over one-fifth of humanity and the larger-than-life figures who shaped British imperialism. Uses personal accounts and historical reenactments in Britain, India, and Africa to reveal the frequent clash of personality and culture that would mark Queen Victoria's reign and tells the story of how a small island nation would come to control three-fourths of the world's trade and one-fifth of its population in one of the greatest...
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Lucy Worsley gets into bed with the past monarchs to uncover the "Tales from the royal bedchamber". She reveals that the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession is nothing new. In fact, the rise and fall of their magnificent beds reflects the changing fortunes of the monarchy itself.
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Feb 1953, the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Little does she know she is about to be deployed in a secret plot to topple Iran's democratic leader in favor of an all-powerful Shah. Planned by MI6 and executed by the C.I.A., the coup that follows destroys relations between Iran and the West. Using newly declassified documents this film unravels this secret for the first time.
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Lucy Worsley explores three extraordinary royal palaces: the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. During lockdown they're closed to visitors, but Lucy has the keys. From William the Conqueror to Princess Diana, they tell the story of almost a thousand years of British monarchy.
10) Medieval warfare
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"This informative and entertaining military history series features an in-depth look at three key events in the history of medieval warfare."
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Terence Davies lifts viewers up into the world of fantasy and collective emotion as he presents popular and classical music, voices, radio clips, and a powerful poignant voiceover of his birthplace Liverpool. Includes themes such as Catholicism, homosexuality, violence, death, loss, the glory of cinema, outsiderness, and childhood.
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Journey back in time to the origins of Christianity in Ireland and Britain. Travel from Dublin to Lindisfarne. Find out about St. Patrick, Columcille, Brigid, Aiden, and Cuthbert. Be inspired by the many ancient prayers, songs, and rituals. Discover how a daily rhythm of life, with set times for solitude and for Christian Communion, benefit spiritual well-being. Explore how a spiritual life following the course of nature and admiring creation can...
14) Story of England
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Michael Wood tells the story of one place, the village of Kibworth, Leicestershire, throughout the whole of English history. Located in the very heart of England, Kibworth has lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, and was even bombed in World War II. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and DNA, Michael Wood uncovers the lost history of this village from the Roman era to...
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Get set for a spectacular journey through time as you learn the evocative histories of London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Tyneside, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff. Rare historic film and photographs, and modern footage combine to create a tour of the significant architecture, monuments and places that connect each area with its past.
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A fascinating behind-the-scenes visit to the Official Suppliers to the Royal family. Ever wondered who makes Prince Charles' suits? Or who it is that maintains the dozens of priceless Royal carriages? Who provides the Duke of Edinburgh with his favorite cheese? Or who looks after HM the Queen's magnificent ceremonial robes? This special program shines a light on the talented craftsmen and women who all hold warrants as official suppliers to the Royal...
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