24 May 2013 History/Aviation

Thames Television - The Life and Times of Lord Mountbatten (1969) Part 1 The King's Ships Were at Sea

Relive the 20th Century through the eyes and words of Lord Mountbatten - a member of the Royal Family and one of Britain's most highly decorated naval officers. Here, Lord Mountbatten narrates his life story using a wealth of historical material from the archives of the world - including much from his own personal collection. This extraordinary 12 episode series spans 70 years of triumph, conflict and glory in the life of this remarkable man who rose to worldwide recognition as both statesman and military hero, yet was tragically assassinated in 1979. It is this tremendous sweep of international events and changes that has been recaptured in ths unique series. Unique because it is not only about, but with the man concerned. The production team, including Lord Mountbatten, revisited many of the locales in which his career was formed - Malta, Burma, Ceylon, Singapore, India. Excerpts have been incuded from many of those whose lives and duties infuenced those of Lord Mountbatten, or were influenced by him. They include the Duke of Windsor, Prince Philip, six former Prime Ministers, General Eisenhower and other key figures in world history.

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22 May 2013 History/Aviation

Fact Not Fiction Films - Spitfire Sisters (2010)

'Spitfire Sisters' tells the story of the remarkable ladies who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War Two. Called upon to ferry military planes of all types between airfields, factories and maintenance units, these ladies were faced with bad weather, operational adversities and flying planes they had never flown before. Now in their 90's, these ladies tell us of the adventures they experienced during their incredible lives as Ferry Pilots. With tales of love, laughter and loss, people can't help but feel permanently amazed by the achievements of these unique women. They are the unsung heroes of the Second World War.

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17 May 2013 Society/Food


CCTV - A Bite of China (2012) Part 1 A gift of Nature

No doubt the largest-scale and arguably the most important documentary series ever made about the Chinese food culture, A Bite of China has captured the interest of foodies and gourmets all over the nation and even overseas. The highly rated 7-part series from CCTV was shot in high-definition in 60 locations across China, including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, over a period of 13 months. Through different angles and perspectives, the documentary showcases the extensive variety of Chinese cuisines and diverse dining customs, while also revealing touching true stories of the people in the process. With renowned food critic Chua Lam onboard as the chief consultant, the tasteful series takes audiences along on an epic journey across the changing face of the Chinese cultural landscape, which begins right on the tongue.

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11 May 2013 Society

PBS - America Revealed (2012) Part 1 Food Machine

America Revealed is a unique look at what makes America tick, what it takes to keeps the biggest food machine in the world going, the delicate balance that keeps our supermarkets stocked with groceries and fast food restaurants supplied with fries. How we keep America moving with its vast and complex transport systems. How we propel ourselves through energy, what maintains the constant supply of fuel and electricity to our homes and businesses and finally how we keep up with the ever changing world, the import and export infrastructure that shapes our manufacturing industry.

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