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Auschwitz Untold – In Colour

Reva — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:25:28 +0000

With coloured black & white archive of the Nazi death camps, survivors tell their story of Auschwitz. They celebrate life and tell of the fight for survival against extreme adversity. Reviews ‘A powerful and revelatory account of one of the most hideous crimes in human history, ...

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The Unremembered: Britain’s Forgotten War Heroes

Reva — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:43:06 +0000

To mark Remembrance Day 2019, David Lammy MP explores the decisions taken to deny individual memorials for thousands of Black Africans who died in their own continent serving the British in World War 1. He travels to Africa and sees sites of mass burials and considers what ought to be done for those who ...

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Army Behind the New Frontlines

Reva — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:35:05 +0000

Filmed over 18 months, this series goes into the heart of the British Army. Through the eyes of the rank and file and the leaders, it shows the challenges of fighting wars when we are not at war. on the screen

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WW1: The Final Hours

Reva — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:33:14 +0000

This is a forensic examination into how and why on the 11th November 1918 the allies gained a decisive victory but also set the world on a collision course with disaster. It all comes down to a piece of paper signed in a railway carriage in the north of France. This is the story ...

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Z Special: Australia’s Secret Heroes

Reva — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:39:10 +0000

Australia’s Secret Heroes tells the story of “Z” Special Unit. A remarkable group of men were plucked from the Australian military in World War II, trained in explosives, camouflage, silent killing and torture – and then sent on incredibly perilous undercover operations in Asia. Now the veterans, some speaking publicly for the first time ...

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Royal Marines Commando School

Reva — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 15:59:29 +0000

There are just 32 weeks to turn raw recruits into soldiers. With unprecedented behind the scenes access to The Royal Marines Training Programme its, the toughest basic training of any Armed Forces in the world. Reviews ‘…utterly compelling‘ Sam Wollaston, The Guardian ‘… a closely ...

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Who Do you Think You Are?: Marianne Faithful

Reva — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:21:27 +0000

Singer and 60’s pop icon Marianne Faithfull investigates her mother’s side of the family and her Jewish ancestry. on the screen

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Our War, Series2, Ep 1: Into the Hornets’ Nest

Reva — Thu, 01 Aug 2002 14:48:16 +0000

The 100 strong company from 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is deployed on a daring mission deep into enemy territory to protect a vital road link during Afghanistan’s bloodiest summer on record. Reviews ‘Moving, memorable documentary follows the Arnhem Company as they pick a fight ...

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