| Description |
1 online resource (30 min.) |
| Summary |
A unique exploration of the dramatic social, political and cultural transformation of the Western world during the first half of the 20th century, bringing the period vibrantly to life for 21st century viewers through the exclusive use of British Pathé's evocative newsreel footage. Time to Remember captures the iconic and pivotal moments - as well as new and passing social trends - from 1896 through to 1945. Updated from the landmark 1960s series of the same name, these themed episodes feature the original narrative from celebrated actors Sir Michael Redgrave, Sir Ralph Richardson, Joyce Grenfell and Sir Anthony Quayle. In this episode, The impact of two world wars on the UK's civilian population is told through newsreel footage and voiceover from the original 1950s series Time to Remember. Here are the war stories from the home front. Includes footage of circus elephants being used as farm animals during the Great War; a pram protected against gas attack; footage of Londoners bedding down in the Underground during World War Two; and the celebrations at the end of both global conflicts |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed February 08, 2017) |
| Performer |
Narrated by Lesley Sharp |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Manpower
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Manpower.
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Manpower.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Documentaires télévisés.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Williams, Kathryn, director
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BBC Scotland, production company.
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