Schedule

A Short History of the English Garden: Pleasure Grounds, Naturalism and Beyond

The formality of neat structured lines would soon return to Victorian gardens in the 19th century. The Age of Exploration had led to many exotic plants being brought back to England. These were popular in Victorian gardens and this led to a boom in greenhouse construction. Some of the world’s biggest greenhouses were constructed at places such as Kew. In the 20th century, gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West and Christopher Lloyd provided the inspiration for many English gardens today. Now, in the 21st century the self-sustaining philosophy of the new perennial garden has taken centre stage in many of the country’s showpiece gardens. Part 2 of 2.

Desert War: Tobruk

This two-part programme offers an exciting, insightful and often surprising account of one of the most celebrated campaigns of the Second World War – the war in North Africa. Testimonies of veterans from both sides, interwoven with archival footage and dramatic recreations bring the conflict to life. As the Nazis sweep all before them in Europe, the Anglo-Australian garrison in the small town of Tobruk in North Africa inspires the world by resisting the war's most celebrated German general. Part 1 of 2.

Dunkirk: Retreat

The Allies in Northern France are in retreat. Overrun by the Nazi Blitzkrieg, they are making their way to the coast. The Navy has organised an improvised evacuation, but expects only to be able to lift 45,000 of the third of a million men in France. In the War Cabinet, Churchill is advised to make peace with Hitler before the entire army is lost. He resists, and orders the evacuation to proceed. The only way the Army can make it to the coast is by holding open a corridor, down which to retreat. Alf Tombs is in one of the units charged with this task. Although they successfully resist the German advance for 48 hours, allowing thousands to escape, it ends in their own capture. Meanwhile, Churchill faces down the threat of a split within the Cabinet, in order to allow the evacuation to continue. On the beaches, Captain Tennant, the man in charge of the operation on the ground, discovers he can evacuate men more quickly from a flimsy wooden pier. But as the weather changes, the pier and the beaches are heavily attacked by the Luftwaffe, resulting in heavy losses of both men and ships. Part 1 of 3.

After Auschwitz

After Auschwitz is a 'Post-Holocaust' documentary that follows six extraordinary women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. These women all moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children and became 'Americans', yet never truly found a place to call home. Having lived through America in the second half of the 20th century, they serve as our guides on an unbelievable journey, sometimes celebratory, sometimes heartbreaking, but always inspiring. In a time when empathy and connection to one another seem to be in limited supply, this programme provides a much needed antidote, using lessons from the past to address answers for the future.

A Short History of the English Garden: Pleasure Grounds, Naturalism and Beyond

The formality of neat structured lines would soon return to Victorian gardens in the 19th century. The Age of Exploration had led to many exotic plants being brought back to England. These were popular in Victorian gardens and this led to a boom in greenhouse construction. Some of the world’s biggest greenhouses were constructed at places such as Kew. In the 20th century, gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll, Vita Sackville-West and Christopher Lloyd provided the inspiration for many English gardens today. Now, in the 21st century the self-sustaining philosophy of the new perennial garden has taken centre stage in many of the country’s showpiece gardens. Part 2 of 2.

Desert War: Tobruk

This two-part programme offers an exciting, insightful and often surprising account of one of the most celebrated campaigns of the Second World War – the war in North Africa. Testimonies of veterans from both sides, interwoven with archival footage and dramatic recreations bring the conflict to life. As the Nazis sweep all before them in Europe, the Anglo-Australian garrison in the small town of Tobruk in North Africa inspires the world by resisting the war's most celebrated German general. Part 1 of 2.

Dunkirk: Retreat

The Allies in Northern France are in retreat. Overrun by the Nazi Blitzkrieg, they are making their way to the coast. The Navy has organised an improvised evacuation, but expects only to be able to lift 45,000 of the third of a million men in France. In the War Cabinet, Churchill is advised to make peace with Hitler before the entire army is lost. He resists, and orders the evacuation to proceed. The only way the Army can make it to the coast is by holding open a corridor, down which to retreat. Alf Tombs is in one of the units charged with this task. Although they successfully resist the German advance for 48 hours, allowing thousands to escape, it ends in their own capture. Meanwhile, Churchill faces down the threat of a split within the Cabinet, in order to allow the evacuation to continue. On the beaches, Captain Tennant, the man in charge of the operation on the ground, discovers he can evacuate men more quickly from a flimsy wooden pier. But as the weather changes, the pier and the beaches are heavily attacked by the Luftwaffe, resulting in heavy losses of both men and ships. Part 1 of 3.

After Auschwitz

After Auschwitz is a 'Post-Holocaust' documentary that follows six extraordinary women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. These women all moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children and became 'Americans', yet never truly found a place to call home. Having lived through America in the second half of the 20th century, they serve as our guides on an unbelievable journey, sometimes celebratory, sometimes heartbreaking, but always inspiring. In a time when empathy and connection to one another seem to be in limited supply, this programme provides a much needed antidote, using lessons from the past to address answers for the future.

Beautiful Serengeti: The Chase

Focusing on Africa’s predators and how they hunt, from cheetahs running down gazelles to lions taking on the mighty buffalo. Even the best hunters can be outrun and outwitted. Part 1 of 12.

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