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Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: Bridging the Gap: Scarp, Great Bernera and Scalpay

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he tours the coast of the Long Island of Harris and Lewis, beginning on Scarp. Part 2 of 6.

Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles: The Siege of LA Rochelle, the Fall of the Prostestant Bastion

La Rochelle was the largest Protestant base in France and for Catholic King, Louis XIII, it was the last stronghold needing to be abolished before he could reign fully over the country. But conquering La Rochelle wasn't so simple. Part 2 of 4.

Countdown to War: Part 3

In this episode, we explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. Part 3 of 3.

WWII in Colour: Road to Victory: The Invasion of North Africa

With Britain standing alone, Churchill realises maintaining control of the vital oil supply line through the Suez Canal is critical to his nation’s hopes. After the fall of the strategically important port of Tobruk, Rommel only has the defensive line at El Alamein left to cross. Britain’s General Montgomery drives Rommel back from El Alamein, but that is only the beginning; America’s rookie troops make landfall in North Africa and join the fight. Part 3 of 10.

Paris: Stories from the City: The Secular City

After the overthrow of Emperor Napoleon the 3rd, Paris re-invented itself again. The revolt against religion found its voice in heroes such as Victor Hugo who were celebrated in great secular monuments such as The Pantheon. Part 3 of 3.

Countdown to War: Part 3

In this episode, we explore what everyday life was really like for people in the 30s, especially the last unsettled year before war officially began. Part 3 of 3.

WWII in Colour: Road to Victory: The Invasion of North Africa

With Britain standing alone, Churchill realises maintaining control of the vital oil supply line through the Suez Canal is critical to his nation’s hopes. After the fall of the strategically important port of Tobruk, Rommel only has the defensive line at El Alamein left to cross. Britain’s General Montgomery drives Rommel back from El Alamein, but that is only the beginning; America’s rookie troops make landfall in North Africa and join the fight. Part 3 of 10.

Grand Tours of the Scottish Isles: Bridging the Gap: Scarp, Great Bernera and Scalpay

Paul Murton experiences island life. Here, he tours the coast of the Long Island of Harris and Lewis, beginning on Scarp. Part 2 of 6.

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