A revealing new look at the abdication crisis of 1936 through the eyes of the two women at its very heart. In a series of dramatised monologues set in 1967, Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events which led to King Edward VIII giving up the throne for the woman he loved.
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Oscars 2016
A short piece I edited for the Academy Awards 2016.
The Real Boyhood
A short video inspired by the film “Boyhood” and its trailer. A way to introduce myself, my family, my friends, my passions, my life.
When Lucy Met Roy: Sir Roy Strong at 80
Sir Roy Strong is the man who made museums fashionable. In his own words, “a young man from nowhere, who went somewhere!”
They Will Have To Kill Us First
Islamic extremists have banned music in Mali, but its world famous musicians wont give up without a fight. They Will Have To Kill Us First tells the story of Malis musicians, as they fight for their right to sing.
Dan Cruickshank’s Warsaw: Resurrecting the Past
Dan Cruickshank returns to his childhood home of Warsaw for the first time in almost 60 years. In a personal and moving film, he recalls his boyhood memories to explore the memories of the city and the memories of its people
Britain’s Great War
Jeremy Paxman traces the story of the dramatic early stages of the war, from stunned disbelief to the mass recruitment of volunteer soldiers.
The People’s Portrait
Fiona Bruce follows Falklands War hero Simon Weston over three months, as he becomes the first person chosen by the public to be painted for the National Portrait Gallery.
The Art of Gothic
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain’s medieval past to create iconic works and buildings.
Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years
Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of the last years to coincide with the National Gallery’s major exhibition on late Rembrandt.
Alan Bennett at 80: Bennett Meets Hytner
Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews living legend and playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday. Ranging across 40 … More
Britain And the Sea
EPISODE 1: ADEVENTURE AND EXPLORATION David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England – along the coast of Devon … More
The Manor reborn
The Manor REBORN” (2012) THE MANOR REBORN (Factual/Obs – BBC 1)
Shakespeare in Italy
Shakespeare was in love with Italy. Following the trail of his imagination, Francesco da Mosto hosts this beautiful travelogue exploring … More
Empire
A 2012 BBC and Open University co-production, written and presented by Jeremy Paxman, charting the rise of the British Empire from … More
The 7 Ages of Britain
Written and hosted by British journalist David Dimbleby, “Seven Ages of Britain” traces 2,000 years of the country’s history through … More
Victoria: A Royal Love Story
Fiona Bruce traces the story of one of history’s great royal love affairs: the love between Queen Victoria and Prince … More
The Normans
Conquest. Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland. Bartlett shows how William the … More
The Victorians
Jeremy Paxman continues his exploration of the Victorian world by entering the typical Victorian home, a haven of order, respectability … More
ADVENTURES IN ARCHITECTURE
Beauty Historian and writer Dan Cruickshank celebrates architecture as a creative force as he explores the world’s greatest cities, buildings … More
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