Schedule

Teleshopping

America the Bountiful: Pecans in Georgia

The term pecan was coined by the Algonquin from the word 'pacane,' which means a nut that needs to be cracked with a stone. By the 1950’s, Georgia had become the country's leading producer of pecans and remains the largest pecan-producing state.

Britain on Film with Tony Robinson: The 1960s on Film

Anyone who remembers the 60s will know what a dynamic decade it was, home movie makers armed with the newest super 8 cameras and colour film captured so much of that dynamism. Part 4 of 4.

My Grandparents' War: Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter relates how her grandfather defied orders by helping Jewish people escape the Holocaust, while her grandmother volunteered as an air raid warden and campaigned for women's rights. Part 4 of 4.

Mandate for Murder: Britain's Struggle in Palestine

This documentary explores the unexpected murder of a Jewish teenager, which became an international scandal. A story of violence, secret police units, cover-ups, and expediency. It casts a light on Britain's legacy in the Middle East.

Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France: Breakout

After considering the impact of Allied air power, James and Mike turn their attention to Operation COBRA. Their journey ends where the campaign itself ended, and they reflect on why it was such a stunning victory for the Allies. Part 3 of 3.