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East to WestEast to West (2011)
An epic six part series which traces the birth of civilisation back to the Middle East, arguing that the influence of ancient Greece on world history…
Freedom RidersFreedom Riders (2011)
Dir. Stanley Nelson Jr
A lesser noted, but equally important strain of the American Civil Rights Movement vis–a–vis Rosa Parks's famous bus boycott, this…
Fry's Planet WordFry's Planet Word (2011) Recommended
Dir. John Paul Davidson
Feat. Stephen Fry
This five–part BBC series joins Stephen Fry as he travel's the continents exploring the nuanced diverse world of human language.
North (TV Series)North (TV Series) (2011)
Feat. Marcus Lush
The ever–endearing Marcus Lush follows up his award–winning SOUTH with this typically offbeat traverse of New Zealand's far…
Planet EgyptPlanet Egypt (2011)
Egypt's history as an empire and Pharaoh dynasty is explored from beginning to end in this comprehensive survey of the world's first great…
ProhibitionProhibition (2011)
Dir. Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Ken Burns focuses on a notorious chapter in American 20th century history – the Prohibition era – in this typically illuminating PBS…
Where Were You?Where Were You? (Events That Changed The World) (2011)
26–episode series that takes some of the most shocking events of the 20th and early 21st century and analyzes how news of their occurrence…
Cave of Forgotten DreamsCave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) Recommended
Dir. Werner Herzog
Although intended to be viewed in 3–D, this extraordinary trip inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France – home to the oldest known…
Churches: How To Read Them (TV Series)Churches: How To Read Them (TV Series) (2010)
Dir. Jonathan Mayo
Six–part series presented by historian and author Richard Taylor, exploring ideas about God, salvation, life and death through visits to some…
Disappearing London - Suggs and the CityDisappearing London - Suggs and the City (2010)
Madness front–man Graham McPherson presents this roving history of London’s unique character and charm via the city’s idiosyncratic…

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