Learning on ScreenJohn Betjeman: A Bird’s Eye View
- Synopsis
- Trio of BBC films looking at various aspects of English history and heritage, narrated by the poet John Betjeman. An ENGLISHMAN’S HOME (1969) takes to the skies to provide an aerial view of English houses, from the Iron Age to the present day. BESIDE THE SEASIDE (1969) looks at the history of the British seaside holiday. ONE MAN’S COUNTY: CORNWALL (1964) examines the history and identity of Cornwall.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of production
- 1969
- Subjects
- Architecture; History
- Keywords
- Cornwall; history of architecture; history of England; social history; seaside
Credits
- Contributor
- John Betjeman
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £6.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 145 minutes
- Year
- 2013
Sections
- Title
- Englishman’s Home
- Title
- Beside the Seaside
- Title
- One Man’s County: Cornwall
Production Company
- Name
BBC Television
Distributor
- Name
Simply Media
- Contact
- Laura Smith
- info@simplymedia.tv
- Web
- http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0203 542 3722
- Address
- Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ - Notes
- Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE
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