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News in Brief

Date released

13 Jan 1944

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

1408

NoS ID

147656

Story no

3 / 8

General Leese in Italy.

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Cosmos, The: A Beginner’s Guide (2007)

Subject

Astronomy

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 180 minutes), £39.99

This double DVD contains six programmes from the BBC Two series presented by Adam Hart-Davis. Programme 1 - Are we alone or is there other life out there? - We meet the alien hunters, who spend their time...

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Yes, Sir Nigel (1999 Television)

Series

Omnibus

Director

Ian Leese

Television arts documentary series. A profile of Nigel Hawthorne as he prepares to play the title role in King Lear, directed by Ninagawa, for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The programme follows him through...

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Network - We are what we eat (1981)

Genre

Special; Documentary; Interview

We Are What We Eat. A Network programme, presented by Colin Adams. The programme examines the health food industry and vegetarianism. The speakers include: Anne(?) Bigger(?), Glasgow health food shop owner;...

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General Leese in Ceylon

Date released

30 Nov 1944

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

1500

NoS ID

148032

Story no

2 / 4

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News Flashes - Stop Press

Date released

13 Mar 1944

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1360

NoS ID

039087

Story no

3 / 6

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

General Leese, new Eighth Army Commander, poses for pictures in Italy.

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General Sir Oliver Leese’s Cacti

Date released

17 Feb 1958

Series name

Colour Pictorial

Issue no

164

NoS ID

120515

Story no

4 / 4

Extras

1 film clip

NoS Summary - General Sir Oliver Leese is seen with his extensive collection of cacti and succulents.

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General Leese Takes Up New Command

Date released

29 Nov 1944

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1435

NoS ID

039383

Story no

3 / 5

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

Former Eighth Army commander arrives in Ceylon to command Eleventh Army group.

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Gunners Give Kesselring No Quarter

Date released

10 Feb 1944

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1351

NoS ID

039043

Story no

5 / 5

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 ephemera, 1 shot list

Din of modern warfare is impressively brought to the screen by latest sound pictures from Italy. General Leese, now new Eighth Army Commander, tours front. US nurses, some of whom are now reported killed,...

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King Inspects Italian Front

Date released

8 Aug 1944

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1402

NoS ID

039252

Story no

1 / 5

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

His Majesty inspects warships at Naples, visits General Alexander and "knights" General Leese during Italian tour.

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