Nick Randall
Field of Operations: D-Day
The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied France (and later western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.
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King George VI: The First Modern King
George VI. The Prince who was never meant to be King. Terrorised by his father George V and overshadowed by his gregarious elder brother and heir to the throne, Edward. But following Edward’s shocking abdication, the stammering Prince Albert endeavoured to fulfil his duty to his country, to win over his public, and deal with the chaos wrought by the second world war, George VI took his rightful place on the throne and led the country out of the darkness, as the first modern king.
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Meghan Markle: Celeb Or Duchess?
Meghan Markle was thrown into the spotlight in 2017 after her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry took centre stage. Their incredible journey has been filled with highs and lows, and continuous unexpected twists and turns. After her explosive tell all Netflix special, and leaving the UK to start her life with Harry across the pond, the Duchess of Sussex has set the tabloids alight. Falling in and out of favour with the press and public alike, Meghan has proven to divide the opinions of royal followers around the world and left many with the question “Is she a celebrity or is she a duchess?”
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Dressing Like Princess Kate
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has become a real style icon. Her understated and polished look is known worldwide. Although she may not be a follower of the latest trends - she has become something of a trendsetter. She maintains a chic and timeless look pairing classic tailoring with modern twists. Her undeniable influence on the fashion industry has been well documented as what we now know as the ‘Kate Effect’. Some of the greatest style revolutions in royal fashion arrive when someone new enters the royal family through marriage. It was no different with Kate Middleton. Kate was an ordinary girl, wearing high-street fashion and enjoying university life when she met her Prince at St Andrew’s University. Over the past decade, Kate has transformed her style from university student to Duchess, with the utterly elegant, chic and classic style we know and love today.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Before the Crown
George VI was said to have called Elizabeth his “pride” and Margaret his “joy.” Much of Princess Elizabeth’s lessons in life have been well taught by her father, who prepared Elizabeth to be queen as soon as he was coronated. It’s likely that this boost helped to inspire Elizabeth’s well-known loyalty and devotion to the United Kingdom. The influence of her surroundings, and the very nature of her family, shaped her into becoming the longest-reigning monarch in all of British History. Elizabeth was taught from such a young age, what a monarch should be about. She put in the forthright dedication just as much and her father did, and is now known to have become… The longest reigning monarch… In British History.
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Princess Anne: No Nonsense
Princess Anne is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, born on 15 August 1950 at Clarence House in London. Known for her no nonsense attitude, the princess has garnered a very well-deserved reputation for hard work, and commitment to her charitable causes. Her elder brother’s role was, of course, predestined, but hers was not. With slim chances of ever wearing the crown, Anne was left to figure out her own destiny. We take a look back at the life and passions of the young Princess, from her life as a little girl in England, tending to her ponies, to her time as an accomplished Olympic Equestrian. We take a royal tour around her romances, separations and scandals.
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Becoming Queen Camilla
The road to the palace hasn’t been easy for the now Queen Camilla. Her majesty has undergone a relentless campaign to correct her public image after a tumultuous opening act. After many years of service to the crown it seems that the former Camilla Parker-Bowles turned Camilla, duchess of Cornwall has recaptured the admiration of the world as she becomes Queen Camilla.
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Heir & Spare: Charles & Anne
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the burden of being next in line. The British Royal family is built on the traditional duty until death. For every heir to the throne, there is a spare. Charles knew he’d become King, following in his mother's footsteps, leaving his sister Anne behind. Despite their close childhood bond, becoming the reigning Monarch would definitely divide the pair. When one steps up, the other must step back.
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Prince William: The Future of the Monarchy
Prince William, now Prince of Wales, first-born son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been in the spotlight. Born second in line to the throne - he was destined for a life of duty, and of service. Throughout his life, William has been primed to take on this important role. This documentary follows William’s life from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the influence of both his mother and father on his sense of duty. Following the death of his dearest and most revered grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Williams’ father, now Charles III, ascended to the throne and Prince William took the title of Prince of Wales.
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Duke of Sussex: A Changed Man
If the Palace thought that 2023 would be a quieter year after the drama and tragedy of 2022 then the release of Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare has just about destroyed all hope. The book has caused international frenzy amongst the media and the public. Opinion was more divided than ever on whether Prince Harry should retain his royal titles. Though Harry and Meghan fled the royal family for a second chance at the private life they always wanted, the world refused to let them go quietly. Despite their escape, the media’s continued attention cased a barrage of headlines, flaring up rumour after scandalous rumour about the couple and the royal family. In order to set the record straight, they decided to tell their own side of the story, giving a tell-all series of interviews, podcasts and Netflix documentary series. But eclipsing all of the revelations shared previously, in January 2023 Harry released his controversial and much-anticipated autobiography, Spare.
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Charles & Diana: Never Meant to Be
The year is 1981. The unexpected announcement of Lady Diana’s engagement to the Prince set preparations in motion for a fairytale wedding, bringing the nation together in celebration of a lifelong commitment. But, was it ever meant to be? In the years following their solemn oaths of faithfulness, cracks began to emerge in the facade of the royal household that would shake the nation to its core.
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Harry and Meghan: What's Next?
It’s been more than three years since Harry and Meghan officially left the royal family. But what was it that lead to them leaving? What stunts did they pull in the aftermath? And what’s next going forth for the unroyal couple?
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Hitler Vs the Allies In Colour: Hitler Falls
Like a biblical epic, WWII saw the very existence of humanity brought down to the wire in a tale of good vs evil. Adolf Hitler’s regime of terror and destruction inflicted brutal horrors throughout the Third Reich. But how did a man with such deranged and atrocious views go on to establish…an empire of evil. On September 1st 1939, Hitler launches an attack on Poland, underestimating the start of World War Two. For the first time, foreign leaders become aware of how insane Hitler really is. Retrace the honour, blood and sacrifice of one of the most decisive and crucial events of modern history and the heroic tale of how peace was preserved in the fight against the ultimate evil of Hitler’s Nazis. This is Hitler Vs The Allies… In Colour. January 16th, 1945. Adolf Hitler’s world shrinks to a few concrete rooms underground. An air raid shelter, located near the Reich Chancellory in Berlin becomes the Fuhrer’s new residence. Knowing of his intentions to make this his home, the bunker is decorated with high quality furniture and expensive art taken from the Reich Chancellory itself. The bunker complex was entirely self contained, however as it was below the water table, the conditions were unpleasantly damp. Adolf Hitler and his closest associates decide the time has come to retreat underground, controlling the country from below. Josef Goebbels and his family also make the decision to move below ground to be alongside their beloved Fuhrer.
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Churchill's Britain at War
In the theatre of war there is only good and evil. For World War II Adolf Hitler was the evil and one man came to embody the hope and the fight for good. That man was Winston Churchill. The British wartime Prime Minister has become the emblematic martyr for one of the darkest and most turbulent periods of global history.
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Pacific Conquest: WWII
In the prelude to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki a brutal war was raging all across the Pacific. Enraged by the attack on Pearl Harbour, the USA was out for revenge. On land, air and sea the intensity of war was being felt on both sides.
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Hollywood Princesses: Grace & Meghan
Two iconic, powerful women, during two very different times - falling in love with a prince would be the element that would change their lives and destinies forever. Was it really worth giving their lives as Hollywood stars away for love? Meghan Markle and Grace Kelly are two famous characters that have a lot in common - growing up in America and later having Hollywood careers that they would later give up in favour of a life of royalty by the side of the prince they fell in love with. Elegant, poised and kind, Grace and Meghan have shown the world that they truly are the Hollywood Princesses.
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Hitler Vs the Allies In Colour: The Last Breath of War
Like a biblical epic, WWII saw the very existence of humanity brought down to the wire in a tale of good vs evil. Adolf Hitler’s regime of terror and destruction inflicted brutal horrors throughout the Third Reich. But how did a man with such deranged and atrocious views go on to establish…an empire of evil. On September 1st 1939, Hitler launches an attack on Poland, underestimating the start of World War Two. For the first time, foreign leaders become aware of how insane Hitler really is. Retrace the honour, blood and sacrifice of one of the most decisive and crucial events of modern history and the heroic tale of how peace was preserved in the fight against the ultimate evil of Hitler’s Nazis. This is Hitler Vs The Allies… In Colour. Held for the purpose of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice, the Nuremberg trials were a series of 13 trials carried out in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1945 and 1949. The defendants, who included Nazi Party officials and high-ranking military officers along with German industrialists, lawyers and doctors, were indicted on such charges as crimes against peace and crimes against humanity.
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Strike Missions: D-Day
An exhilarating breakdown of some of history's most decisive battles. With expert analysis and eyewitness accounts examining the strategy behind the chaos of the war. The Battle of Normandy, also known as D-Day, lasted from June 1944 to August 1944 and resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. This invasion was one of the largest military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target. They led the Germans to believe that Norway and other locations were also potential invasion targets. By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated, and by the following spring, the Allies had defeated the Germans.The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end of the war in Europe.
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Hitler Vs the Allies In Colour: The Nazi King
Like a biblical epic, WWII saw the very existence of humanity brought down to the wire in a tale of good vs evil. Retrace the honour, blood and sacrifice of one of the most decisive and crucial events of modern history and the heroic tale of how peace was preserved in the fight against the ultimate evil of Hitler's Nazis. Austria 1889. Born into a devout Roman Catholic family, Adolf Hitler had a troubled childhood. An intelligent boy with no interest in school, Hitler is a disappointment to his father, who becomes increasingly violent. Indoctrinated within his childhood home from an early age, Hitler’s father beats him to enforce the ideals that strength and brutality mean domination, a belief Hitler himself will encourage later on in life. From his high school years in Linz, a young impressionable Adolf becomes inspired by his history teacher. A man infatuated with the idea of German Nationalism. This gives Hitler a new found purpose, and a set of principles he will maintain throughout his life.
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