Fri 1/4/11: 7pm Enemy at the Door 1/13 on Yesterday

This drama is about the occupation of Guernsey during World War II. Landowner Peter Porteous tries to leave the island. Old series which has sound UK acting and fair historical use.

C4's Civilisation reviewed

I like Niall Ferguson and I don't like what he has to say, or is it more the way he says it. I remember watching repeats of the original Civilisation program and I found it extremely boring and dense. Ferguson's program fall into the same trap with his narrative but his on screen commentary and insightful use of sources gives a dramatic or comedic punch when needed. The latest episode pushes the former to the foreground as he discusses the medical advancements made in European ruled Africa. The appraoch is fair and balanced, has he gives credit to French egalitarian social and political reforms and attacks the horror of eugenics. The startling and graphic photographs of atrocities had the desired effect on this viewer. I was appalled yet transfixed. His points are clear but the delivery is not always so effective. Overall, I have enjoyed the series and latest was certainly the most engaging and interesting so far.

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Thursday 31st March. 9pm Battlefield Britain on Yesterday.

The great BBC series which examines major battles throughout British history takes a look at the Spanish Armada. You can check out most of the series right now by searching on YouTube. 

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Wednesday 30th at 8pm. Robin Hood on Sky Premiere

The new Russell Crowe movie does show how life was for some during the medieval age, just ignore the shiny and the new costumes and you can have fun.

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Video: Troy Davis about to be killed by the state of Georgia

Troy Davis about to be killed by the state of Georgia
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Mon-Fri at 10pm Secrets of World War Two on Yesterday

The series investigates codes, events and secret missions. Monday sees the allies cracking the Enigma code that the Nazis thought was unbreakable.

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Tue 29/3/11: 8pm The Young Victoria on Sky Drama

Romantic drama starring Emily Blunt as the future Queen of England as she takes her steps towards the throne and her first true love. PG

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MON-FRI 9pm Battlefield Britain on Yesterday

All this week you can watch the great BBC series which examines major battles throughout British history. Monday starts of with Boudicca, Battle of Hastings,Welsh Rebellion, Spanish Armada and the Battle of Naseby. I recommend Tuesday's, Thursday's and Friday's programs for all students. You can check out most of the series right now by searching on YouTube.

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SUN 27/3/11 -Channel 4- 8pm Civilisation: Is the West History?

This somewhat dry series continues the ridiculous "killer app" argument about the West's predominance and potential decline. This episode does give a fair insight into the race for Africa and the how Europe was able to maintain it's grip of the continent. History teachers and 6th form only.

6pm Sky Modern Greats - Pearl Harbor. Nuff said.
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Sat 26/3/11 Seven Ages of Britain & The Tudors

Channel 4 at 8pm sees Bettany Hughes considers the fourth age, between 410 and 1066AD, a period of chaos that lead to an independent and wealthy Britain.

The Tudors at 10pm is clearly only for 6th Form only. It is an excellent episode that shows Katherine Parr's religious persuasion and Henry VIII's political paranoia, a distinct change from his optimistic ascension.

24/3/11 BBC2 - 9pm The British At Work

Kirsty Young considers the way we worked between 1980 and 1995. This was the era of Thatcherism, when self-reliance was the order of the day. It was also a time when many traditional industries collapsed and management gained the upper hand over unions.

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Sat 19/03/11: 8pm C4 Seven Ages of Britain

3/7 The Third Age ( 43-410AD) Bettany Hughes explores the period of History where Britain was a Roman colony and transformed the isle into a multicultural society. But when the Romans departed, the island was left wide open to further invasion.

Sat 19/03/11: 4pm-9pm Yesterday Channel - Secrets of World War II

Back to back episodes, including how Allied forces fought German warships, the history of the Battle of the Bulge, and the result of the Bomber raids on Germany.

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Tue 15/3/11 9pm BBC2 Bible's Buried Secrets

Episode 1 brings Religious Education and History into the same room as they examine the question; Did King David's Empire Exist? Do recent archaeological discoveries discount the story of David slaying Goliath or do they reinforce scripture? Dr Francesca Stavrakopoulou investigates the possible reinterpretation of the the Bible.

Mon 14/3/11: 8pm on Sky Action - When We Were Soldiers

Film starring Mel Gibson.
Charting the first major battle of the Vietnam War, in which the American division was surrounded by enemy forces.