Good Morning, Vietnam on Film4 HD 10:45pm Tue 31st

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Storyville - Amnesty! When They Are All Free on BBC4 at 9pm

Tuesday 31st May
Citizenship and History

Documentary exploring the work of Amnesty International.

Mon: Egypt's Lost Cities on BBC1 at 8:30pm

Dallas Campbell investigate whether cities, temples and pyramids are beneath the sands.

Sun 9pm The Curious Case of Benjamin Button C4

Whimsical period drama starring Brad Pitt as a man who lives his life in reverse. Born old in 1918 New Orleans we see his journey to the present day. As well as seeing the roaring 20's we get to see America and the world transform from an odd social perspective.

There is a great scene in the film, which has a narration explaining how a series of 'what ifs' result in an accident.

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ALL DAY: Al Murray's Road to Berlin on Disc History 11am

Great series of entertaining and insightful half an hour programmes presented by the down to earth comedian Al Murray. He takes a serious tone when needed so don't worry about his jokey style too much.

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Titanic 6:25pm C4

Oscar - winning drama starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. (12) 215min

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Fri 8pm: Colditz - The Legend on Yesterday

A guide to the World War II PoW camp that housed prisoners thought to be the most danagerous.

9pm Nazi Hunters on Yesterday
The story of Martin Bormann, Hitler's personal secretary, and how he was eventually brought to justice.

7pm: The King's Speech Revealed on Nat Geographic
Mark Logue embarks on a cross continental journey to explore the life of his grandfather.

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Thurs 9pm: Good Morning, Vietnam on FILM4

This film is in my personal top ten of all time and in my top five history films. I have shown clips from this film to my GCSE and A-Level classes.

Comedy drama starring Robin Williams as the army disc jockey who boosts morale during the Vietnam War with rock 'n' roll and irreverent humour. (15 - 120mins)

There is a great scene where Williams tries to explain the conflict through humour. He succeeds in this effort but in doing so he also shows the futility of the war and the hardship of guerilla warfare.

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Thur 8pm: Night at the Museum 2 on Sky Comedy (26/5)

This fantasy comedy is a great way to end the Christmas week or the end of year. I have word searches and matching and chronology exercises connected to the sequel and original film.
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Slow History Wednesday

There isn't much highlighted shows or documentaries to speak of but as always you can view the YESTERDAY channel on Freeview 12, Sky 537 and Virgin 203.

On Yesterday, HITLER'S BODYGUARD continues this week. You can check it out at 10am, 2:50pm and the new shows at 9pm.

TIME TEAM is also a regular feature on Discovery History. At 7pm they take a step into the Iron Age.

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Ghost of Mary Rose 9pm on Nat Geo (24/05)

New Documentary - Forensics reveal a new explanation for the ship's sinking and begin to identify it's 179 lost sailors.

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Mon 23rd 7pm: The Story of Ireland

Fergal Keane examines the impact of Anglo-Norman invasions on Gaelic. cultures, and explores Ireland allegiances with continental powers during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Saturday Movies on TV

Great selection of movies today and there are some interesting documentaries on terrestrial and satellite.
BBC 2 4:25pm The Heroes of Telemark
Channel 5 4:50pm The League of Extraordinary Gentleman (Anachronism)
Watch 10:20pm King Arthur (12)
BBC 2 10:30pm Cinderella Man (Depression Era)

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Friday's Anachronistic Film - Film4 6:45pm - Young Sherlock Holmes

This film is great. It is great family fun and the special effects were amazing for the time, now they appear a little funny but this adds to the charm. I love the Victorian setting and the behaviour of the students within the school. It does show how upper class children were treated and this is often a forgotten part of our education as we focus on working class poverty.

THURS 10:15pm "Sometimes in April" on Sky Atlantic

HISTORY & CITIZENSHIP

Historical drama on the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 starring Idris Elba and Debra Winger.

Wed 18/05: 10pm The Victorians on Yesterday

Jeremy Paxman uses 19th century act to explore Victorian Britain. This is the same series that was shown a few weeks ago on BBC2. The first two editions were the strongest. Essential viewing for 6th formers and above. Perhaps useful in clips for those younger.

Tues: Men of Honor on Sky Drama at 8pm

Biopic starring Cuba Goodng Jr. As Carl Brashear, who overcame racism to become the first African-American diver in the US navy. Also starring Robert De Niro and Charlize Theron. (15 - 129mins)

17/5/11 Nat Geographic 8pm - Lost Mummies of Papua New Guinea

Instigation into the funeral traditions of Papuan tribes.

Slow Monday: The Golden Age of Canals on BBC4 at 9pm

Charting the changing face of Britain's canals after World War II, as enthusiasts fought to save waterways from destruction.

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Sun 15/5/11: 9pm Operation Crossbow on BBC2

The story of World War II technicians who used 3D photographs taken by Spitfire pilots to map enemy territory exposing some of Hitler's secrets in the process.

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Anachronism BBC1 8pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Citizenship & History: 14th BBC2 9:45pm BLOOD DIAMOND

Action thriller with Leo Di Caprio in war torn Sierra Leone. (15)

Saturday 8pm Showdown BBC2 v Channel 4

What if you could only watch one? No DVR, recording or iplayer or 4OD. Which would you choose
8pm on BBC 2 Domesday. Baxter's explores a unique theory on the Domesday book.
8pm on C4 - The Untold Battle of Britain. Docu-drama highlights the bravery of Polish pilots in WW2.
The edge goes to C4.

Fri 13th May: Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age - 8pm - Yesterday

This odd but charming presenter gives us insight into the iron and steel industries. Check out his official site, his DVDs and puzzles on Amazon and the BBC site.

12th May: Hitler's Bodyguard at 9pm on Yesterday

This episode looks into the events on 30th June 1934, better known as the Night of the Long Knives.

11/5/11: 7pm America: The Story of the US on Yesterday

Examines the recent events from 9/11 to the election of Barack Obama.

Useful starting point for those examining terrorism in the more vocational GCSE History.

Tues: BBC4 9pm The Viking Sagas

Hundreds of years ago in faraway Iceland the Vikings began to write down dozens of stories called sagas - sweeping narratives based on real people and real events. But as Oxford University's Janina Ramirez discovers, these sagas are not just great works of art, they are also priceless historical documents which bring to life the Viking world. Dr Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to the far north west of the country to find out about one of the most compelling of these stories - the Laxdaela Saga.

Here we see History and Literature combined in a new way!

Atlantis: The Evidence on BBC2 at 7pm

Did you enjoy the docu-drama Atlantis on BBC1 this Sunday? (Don't forget BBC iPlayer)
TImewatch is back for this repeated special with Bettany Hughes. She examines the real evidence and the possible reasons for this continents disappearance.

I like to think writers and historians of the time and perhaps those after made a simple error in naming it a continent. Perhaps their understanding of land masses or the reading of the text has been misrepresented the whole time.

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Mon-Fri: Hitler's Bodyguard on Yesterday at 9pm

The series looks into how the Nazi leader escaped a variety of different assassination attempts. Hitler survived over 40 attempts.

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Atlantis - BBC1 9pm. Is this History?

Historical drama telling the story of a devastating volcanic eruption on the Mediterranean island of Thera in 1620 BC, producing huge tsunamis that flooded Crete and led to the downfall of the Minoan civilisation - incidents that are thought to have inspired the legend of the lost island of Atlantis. Starring Stephanie Leonidas, Reece Ritchie and Langley Kirkwood.

Sun: Love and War on YeSTERDAY Channel

Love on VE Day at 6pm
Victory in Europe 7:00pm
The War Bride at 8pm (Film starring Anna Friel)

All Saturday on Disc History - World War Two: The Complete History

It is on whole day. Here is just a sample.
6pm Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations
7pm Neville Chamberlain's pact with Hitler
8pm Churchill's Phony War in Europe
9pm The evacuation from Dunkirk
10pm Hitler's air supremacy plan
11pm Rommel in Africa.

Anachronism: 6:15pm Dr Who

Dr Who is marooned on a 17th century pirate ship. The story is just silly and a little dark but the ship does have some historical accuracy.

Sat: 7th May 8pm - Versailles The Dream of a King

Thursday Film Bonanza

Amazing Grace at 11:35pm on ITV3
Historical drama on the abolishment of Slavery.

Anachronisms
Gritty Film: Centurion on Sky Premiere at 10pm (15) 9th Legion?
8pm SkyAction: Solomon Kaine C17th? (15)
Night at the Museum 2 at 8pm on Sky Comedy (PG)

Friday 300 at 9pm on 5USA Nuff Said

Stylish historical epic retelling the fierce battle at Thermopylae in 481BC. The Spartan king, Leonidas, and his tiny army of 300 followers provided inspiration for the whole of Greece as they fought the massed ranks of the Persian army whose commander, King Xerxes, had up to a million warriors at his disposal.

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Love on VE Day at 9pm on Yesterday

Thurs: The Lighthouse Stevenson at 9pm on BBC4

The story of the remarkable family who tamed the wild Scottish coastline - told 200 years after the building of their first iconic lighthouse, the Bell Rock. Yes I picked this show due to the engineer having the same last name as mine.

Weds Night: Sports History: Invincible at 11:15pm on BBC1

This is based in the 70s and the sepia intro is great at showing the economic depression faced by the protagonists. Also good for showing Anachronims.

Sports biopic with Mark Walberg. Feel good American Football movie about overcoming the odds. (PG)

If Walls Could Talk: The History of the Home at 9pm on BBC4

My favourite series comes to an end!
4/4; Lucy Worsley examines the kitchen, tracing its dirty and dangerous roots to it's appliance packed space.

More Anachronisms
9pm E4 - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Gritty Film: Centurion on Sky Premiere at 10pm (15)

Weds: Boudica's Lost Tribe: A Time Team Special at 9pm on Channel4

Boudica is revered as one of the greatest female warriors in history. Tony Robinson traces her story and follows a major excavation in Norfolk that may hold the key to uncovering what happened to Boudica's tribe after they were defeated by the Roman army.

Boudica's tribe, the Iceni, used to make exquisite torcs: jewellery that required metalworking skills more advanced than anywhere else in the world; and they left behind some of the greatest treasures of prehistory.

When the Romans threatened their way of life, the tribe dared to take on the full might of the Roman Empire. But the tribe's revolt failed and as Boudica disappeared from history so did the Iceni.

Tony visits Caistor St Edmund, a small English village that 2000 years ago was known as Venta Icenorum. In clear aerial pictures, it appears that the area was a significant Roman town in the heart of Iceni territory.

This Time Team Special asks whether the town was built on top of a tribal centre in order to punish the Iceni rebels, and considers whether imperial Rome simply crushed the Iceni or if Boudica led her tribe to destruction.

The King's Speech: Revealed on Five at 8pm

Documentary. Mark Logue, grandson of Lionel Logue - the pioneering speech therapist celebrated in 'The King's Speech' - goes on a cross-continental journey to discover the life of his fascinating grandfather and the unique experiences he had with the royal family.

Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb on C4 at 8pm

In 1939, visionary aircraft designer Barnes Wallis designed a very special bomb that would bounce across water and destroy German dams. The raid in 1943 was a success and a 1950s feature film carried the the Dambusters story into British legend.

Elizabeth the Golden Age on ITV3 at 9pm

Historical sequel sees her facing off the Spanish Armada (12)

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History Films this Sunday

BBC3 8:00pm Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12)
Is this film a crime? What do you think?

Gladiator on ITV2 at 10:45 (15)

4pm on ITV3: Carry on Henry (PG)

Elizabeth the Golden Age on ITV3 at 9pm
Historical sequel sees her facing off the Spanish Armada (12)

1pm on Yesterday - All the King's Men
Feature length drama telling the vanishing of an entire battalion in World War One.

Enola Gay: The Men, The Mission, The Atomic Bomb 7pm on True Movies.
Fact-based World War Two drama starring Billy Crystal. Part 1-7pm & Part 2-9pm

The Madness of King George III at 6:55pm on Film4

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