Piers Bishop
The Exiled Windsors
The year; 1936. Behind the doors of 10 Downing street. Controversy. Suspicion. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin has a difficult decision to make. The King of England, and of Great Britain, is infatuated with divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. The King has been showering his mistress with extravagant gifts, a warning to the security services of possible blackmail. Fears grow, too, of his association with fascist sympathisers, and the possibility the king could attempt to overthrow the government to keep his seat of power on the throne. At the very least, would the affair trigger civil unrest and turmoil in an already unstable country. The Prime Minister must make that difficult decision. To spy on the head of state, the monarch, is an extraordinarily controversial and intrusive act, but Baldwin finally gives the order. The British intelligence service began to spy on the King. And so began one of the greatest constitutional crises in centuries… Edward and Wallis - The Exiled Windsors.
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The Game of Crowns: The Tudors
From the real life stories that inspired Game of Thrones, delve into a world of dynasties, blood feuds and civil war, where brother battles brother, uncle kills nephew, and cousin executes cousin in the race to decide who wears the bloodstained crown of England. The Tudor dynasty spans little over a century, but it is filled with big personalities and even bigger battles for power and influence. Trace the Tudor bloodline from Henry VII to Elizabeth I in a family drama like no other.
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Defining Moments of WWII in Colour
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Russians moved steadily from the east whilst the western allies crossed the Rhineland, and by April, the Soviet troops, three million strong, dealt brutal blows to the last traces of the German resistance. With the Russians at the gates to Berlin, Adolf Hitler had nowhere to run, and on April 30th, he committed suicide in his bunker, as the city at the heart of his thousand-year Reich burnt to the ground and crumbled in ruins around him. Effectively, the war in Europe was over, and after the official surrender on May 7th 1945, the allies celebrated in style. Hitler’s war was finally over.
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The Inhumanity of the Atom Bomb
Never before in the history of mankind has humanity possessed a weapon so destructive and so evil as the atomic bomb. The massacres of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought the whole world to a stand still. A new era had dawned. Gone were the days of trenches and men, a new kind of warfare was about to emerge– a darker and much deadlier kind threat of extinction.
Apple TVDefining Moments of WWII in Colour: Hitler's New Empire
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. Hitler's ambitions for German expansion became increasingly evident throughout 1938. German troops marched into Austria on 12 March, and, with the enthusiastic support of most Austrians, the country was annexed to Germany the next day.
Apple TVDefining Moments of WWII in Colour: The Final Stand
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Russians moved steadily from the east whilst the western allies crossed the Rhineland, and by April, the Soviet troops, three million strong, dealt brutal blows to the last traces of the German resistance. With the Russians at the gates to Berlin, Adolf Hitler had nowhere to run, and on April 30th, he committed suicide in his bunker, as the city at the heart of his thousand-year Reich burnt to the ground and crumbled in ruins around him. Effectively, the war in Europe was over, and after the official surrender on May 7th 1945, the allies celebrated in style. Hitler’s war was finally over.
Apple TVDefining Moments of WWII In Colour: The Fall of the Third Reich
Arguably the most pivotal event in modern history, World War II saw mankind forced to evolve and accelerate for the sake of their own survival. The dramatic battle between Hitler and the Allies played out across every continent. This exciting series looks back across some of the most defining moments of WWII brought to a whole new life now in colour. The Battle of Britain was won, but not by Hitler. Hitler had lost the battle. He had lost 2,375 German planes and their crews. For the first time, it was the Germans who ate the bitter dirt of defeat. Gone was the legend of their invincibility.
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The Commonwealth: End of an Empire
The commonwealth's history stems back to the long reining days of the British empire. An empire on which the sun would never set. Now a symbol of peace and prosperity, the Commonwealth has provided a sense of belonging for those involved. The commonwealth is an echo of Britain's once glorious empire. Established in 1931 and once a union of 8, it has erupted into a strong bond between 56 member nations.
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Ballad in Blue
Ray Charles stars as himself in this heartwarming story of a blind American musician (Charles) who befriends a young blind boy (Piers Bishop) in London struggling with his disability and with a vigilantly overprotective mother (Mary Peach). Can the music star teach the child – and his family – how to heal? Featuring such iconic Ray Charles tracks as "Let the Good Times Roll,” "What'd I Say," "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "I Gotta Woman," BALLAD IN BLUE is an uplifting classic drama that is not to be missed.
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London Bridge is Down
London Bridge is down. Four small words that changed the course of history, but with the most immense impact. The matriarch of the nation, the foundation stone of stability for so many people, mother and grandmother to her own family. Those four words would trigger unparalleled news coverage. The greatest breaking news headline in 70 years. In a year of unprecedented celebration of historical milestones, the second Elizabethan age has finally drawn to a close. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is dead.
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Britain at War
Britain went to war on September 3rd, 1931, and the mood was foreboding. The British people were now aware that German dictator Adolf Hitler had to be stopped by force. The British were the most mobilized of all the major countries. There was a great and genuine community of spirit in wartime Britain which often transcended class and other barriers. After a period of ‘phoney war’, the fall of France in June 1940 was a shock to the country. Mothers waved goodbye to their children, many of whom had never been away from home before, let alone under such circumstances. But in wartime Britain, extraordinary circumstances became the cornerstone of everyday life. Rationing of food began in January 1940 and clothes in June 1941. By 1943, virtually every household item was either in short supply and had to be queued for or was unobtainable. For the next five years, the British had to endure the bombing of their towns and cities in the Blitz, as well as attacks from flying bombs and rockets.
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The Game of Crowns: The Victorians
Delve into a world of dynasties, blood feuds and civil war, where brother battles brother, uncle kills nephew, and cousin executes cousin in the race to decide who wears the bloodstained crown of England. Though the Victorian era is characterised by the steady rule of one monarch, it was a time of great trouble for the English monarchy. Queen Victoria will preside over Irish rebellion, republican uprisings and Indian Mutiny, in a battle to maintain the crown’s power and security in a rapidly changing world.
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