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  1. Paris Exhibition, Unfinished, Open Despite Strike

    Date released
    27 May 1937
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    652
    NoS ID
    035210
    Story no
    3 / 7
    Extras
    1 shot list

    Delayed through strike action, French International Exhibition opens on scheduled date, though incomplete.

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  2. Miners’ Film, The (1974)

    Subject
    Film studies; History; Politics & government
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 49 minutes), £8.00

    Documents the industrial action taken by miners in the winter of 1973-4 which helped to bring down Edward Heath’s Tory government. The strike is seen as part of the successful opposition against the...

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  3. Shakespeare in the Global Village: Shakespeare in Canada (1972 Radio)

    aka: Shakespeare in Canada

    Series
    Ideas
    Producer
    Bernie Lucht

    Examines the history of Shakespeare presentations in Canada with special reference to those produced at the Stratford Theatre, Stratford, Ontario (3 mins). An excerpt from a recorded performance, by a...

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  4. Life and Death of Steve Biko (1978 Film, Video)

    Subject
    History; Politics & government
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 30 minutes), £25.00

    A portrait of South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko seen through the eyes of family and friends. During interrogation Biko suffered head injuries; no treatment was given and after five days he was...

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  5. Miners’ Campaign Tapes, The (2009)

    Subject
    History; Media studies; Politics & government; Social Studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 92 minutes), £9.74

    These six short films, released for the first time, are a crucial document of a cataclysmic episode of British history 25 years ago. A testament to solidarity and activism, the Miners’ Campaign Tapes...

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  6. Stealth: The Ultimate Profile (2000)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min., £12.99 (inclusive)

    Looks at the development of the Stealth aircraft from the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest military aircraft ever, to future projects such as the F-22 Raptor and the Joint Strike Fighter. Shows footage of the...

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  7. The Offensive Phase

    Date released
    12 Nov 1942
    Series name
    Warwork News
    Issue no
    S15/9; Paramount Issue No.: 1221
    NoS ID
    156592
    Story no
    1 / 1

    Air Vice-Marshal Cunningham and General Montgomery on fringe of Egypt. Food, water and ammunition supplies are laid in, and Eighth Army prepares to launch a night attack. Bombers strike at Rommel’s radio...

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  8. Decision to Prosecute, The (1982 Video)

    Subject
    Law
    Distribution
    Hire, Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 55 min.

    A panel of police officers, from constable to chief constable, and others from the judiciary and central and local government, are faced with a series of hypothetical situations closely based on real events....

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  9. World in Action: Volume 3

    Subject
    Media studies; Politics & government; Social Studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 454 minutes), £7.64

    This DVD collects a number of notable episodes from the ITV current affairs series which ran from 1963-1999. The Granada-produced series was trailblazing and hard-hitting, choosing subjects that other...

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  10. Labor Union Films (2011)

    Subject
    History; Politics & government; Social Studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC), $14.99

    A 2-DVD set comprising 15 short films made between 1917 and 1951 dealing with US labour history and America’s struggle to ensure a decent life for all its citizens. Contents: 17 DAYS: THE STORY OF...

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