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This four-part series follows Martin Clunes as he travels round the islands and coasts of the USA, meeting people and getting to know about their lives and cultures and stories. Over the course for four episodes, we will be taking a playful yet informative look at the complexities and intricacies of island and coastal life across America. We weave together stories of wildlife conservation, culture, food, history to create a varied, light-hearted and informative series. From the epic salmon runs of Kodiak Island to the dunes and fun-seekers of Fire Island; from the orca playgrounds of the San Juan Islands, to the creole swamps of Georgia and Louisiana; from the wild and the primitive to the sophisticated and the urbane; from the grizzly bear to the land of latter-day ‘great Gatsbies’.....each island stop has its own character and its own unique story to tell.....and each one offers a new way of examining a country we imagine we know so well. Starting in in the frigid waters of Alaska, Martin works his way south along the coast of Washington State and California, before crossing to Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia. Finally, his journey – by boat and plane – steers him north up past Long Island, bringing him to the coast of New England long before the leaves begin to turn. Along the way, he rides with saltwater cowboys on Assateague; entesr a hot dog eating contest on Coney Island; fishes for giant halibut off the Alaskan coast; joins a gospel choir with the isolated descendants of plantation slaves; he shucks clams, dives with seals and samples life on an island which hasn’t had a shop since 1942.
Three-part ITV travel series following Joanna Lumley as she explores Japan. In her 2000-mile, cultural journey around the country's four main islands, the English actress tours the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Sapporo as well as the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. On her travels, she meets a trainee geisha, takes a trip on the Shinkansen, learns about Japanese Buddhism, takes in some of the country's nightlife and visits the sites of the atomic bombings on Fukushima and Nagasaki.
Eric Thompson narrates this documentary looking at the daily lives of people who live in rural France. The episodes are: 'Goosey, Goosey, Gander', 'Frenchman's Holiday', 'New Wines and Hard Times', 'The Blacksmith, the Baker, the Blood Pudding Maker', 'Then Turn Not Pale, Beloved Snail', 'Desastre, Catastrophe, Cataclysme, Apocalypse' and 'Add Penicillin, Stir Well'.
Collection of four episodes of the TV series which follows Scottish climber, author and broadcaster Tom Weir as he travels around Scotland exploring its landscape and natural history. In each programme Tom delves into a different region's history, geography and the life and times of its local people.
Documentary following David Beckham as he travels around Brazil. Beckham embarks on the adventure of a lifetime after retiring from playing football, flying 5000 miles from London to Brazil, host nation of the 2014 World Cup. David and his friends start out in Rio where they have their first game of beach foot-volleyball and then journey to Manaus in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest where they meet locals in the community of Algelen. From there they head even further into the wilderness to visit the remote Yanomami tribe and try to impart a piece of their footballing wisdom.
The original Michael Palin adventure. A global journey against the clock. A Venetian refuse barge, a battered taxi in Egypt, a primitive boat across the Persian Gulf, a Chinese steam engine and a container ship across the Date Line... Michael Palin's attempt to circumnavigate the world heralds a phenomenal journey of dhows, diarrhoea, hungry parrots and a world full of surprises.
Episodes 13 to 15 from the cult Japanese fantasy series plus a bonus episode from the missing 13 that have never been shown on UK TV. In 'The Minx and the Slug' Pigsy disguises himself as the slug monster husband of the beautiful Hai-Min. 'Catfish, Saint and Shape-Changer' sees the quartet of pilgrims divided by the revelation that one of their number is a shape-changing imposter. In 'Monkey Meets the Demon Digger' Monkey is dismissed by Tripitaka after using his magic skills to speed up the digging of a mountain tunnel. The bonus episode - 'Am I Dreaming?' - is presented with English subtitles.
James Mason narrates this Emmy Award-winning documentary series about explorers who have gone in search of the source of the River Nile.
UK migrant Tessa Steven presents this informative guide to studying in Australia.
A visual journey through some of Wales' picturesque countryside, accompanied by Celtic music from the region.
Breathtakingly beautiful landscapes unfold before your very eyes with this unique and exhilarating journey over the railways of Scotland. With cameras placed inside the drivers cab and in helicopters flying overhead, you get a privileged seat on this thrilling journey through the highlands and lowlands, lochs and glens. DVD highlights include:
All six episodes from the first series of the travel programme presented by Paul Murton. Scotland was once avoided by travellers due to its hostile environment but many changes have taken place since the beginning of tourism in the country two centuries ago. Using the Victorian book 'Black's Picturesque Guide to Scotland', Paul goes on six different tours to discover how the country became a destination of choice for many. Along the way he explores Scottish history and visits locations such as the Trossachs, Dunkeld, Ben Nevis, the Isle of Skye, Shetland and capital city Edinburgh. The episodes are: 'The Romantic Ideal', 'The Sporting Life', 'In Search of the Real Scotland', 'Mind, Body and Spirit', 'In Search of Perfect Isolation' and 'Wish You Were Here'.
Hour-long travel documentary which explores the Mexican countryside. Locations such as Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatenejo are included, as well as glimpses of the local wildlife including dolphins and whales in their natural habitats. Destinations such as the Mexican Riviera, Isabela and Baja California are included.
Alan Hankinson, broadcaster and climber, takes a look back at the last century of rock-climbing in the Lake District. He focuses on the top climbers from each generation and looks at certain climbs (including Innominate Crag, Napes Needles, Central Butress on Scafell Crag and Honister Wall on Buckstone Howe). There is also footage from a climb at Napes Needle dating from 1913, probably the world's first rock-climbing film.
A view of Britain as seen through the eyes and writings of the Poet Laureate, who died in 1984. Also included is a booklet which helps you trace his steps around many of his favourite places, including North Cornwall, Norfolk and London.
Entertainment writer and John Betjeman addict Peter Gammond presents this guide to the late Poet Laureate's home town of London. Betjeman was born in Kentish Town, and later lived in Highgate and Chelsea; he loved the city's architecture, railway stations, theatres and pubs, and all his favourite haunts are revisited here.
Final three episodes from the cult Japanese fantasy series plus a bonus episode from the missing 13 that have never been shown on UK television. In 'Pretty as a Picture', Tripitaka is tricked by a goddess who is trapped in a tapestry into taking her place. 'Mothers' sees the disciples taking on an evil wasp witch who kidnaps children and takes them to her poison mountain. In 'At the Top of the Mountain', Monkey flies back to China after Tripitaka dreams that his mother is dying. The Great Sage discovers that the lady in question is indeed at death's door, but decides to keep the information from Tripitaka so as not to distract him from the journey to India.
A helicopter-mounted camera provides the aerial views in this unique exploration of the Jersey landscape. Included are panoramic views of the whole island, a complete circuit of its coast (examining its cliffs, caves, and castles), and new perspectives on such famous features as Jersey Zoo and the island's vineyards and lavender fields.
BBC Four documentary chronicling the Flying Scotsman's journey along the Severn Valley Railway. As the locomotive travels through the English countryside from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, cameras in the cab capture the driver, engineer and fireman on the footplate as they explain the inner workings of the famous train.
All six episodes from the fourth series of the travel programme presented by Paul Murton. Scotland was once avoided by travellers due to its hostile environment but many changes have taken place since the beginning of tourism in the country two centuries ago. Using the Victorian book 'Black's Picturesque Guide to Scotland', Paul goes on six different tours to discover how the country became a destination of choice for many. Along the way he explores Scottish history and visits locations such as the Isle of Skye, Fair Isle Lismore and Colonsay. |
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