This Sceptred Isle: Day Trips in Britain 1940s to 1970s - The Films of Harold Baim

Synopsis
Spanning the 30 years from 1944 to 1974, THIS SCEPTRED ISLE includes over a dozen archive travelogues as filmed by celebrated quota quickie B-movie producer Harold Baim.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2012
Subjects
History; Media studies
Keywords
documentary films; tourism; holidays; Travelogue films

Credits

Director
Harold Baim

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
365 minutes
Year
2013

Sections

Title
Our Mr Shakespeare
Synopsis
Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-On-Avon and local Cotswold villages.

Title
Pocketful of Rye
Synopsis
Rye in Sussex, Romney Marshes & Bodiam Castle

Title
Down Somerset Way
Synopsis
Touring around Somerset.

Title
English Riviera, The
Synopsis
Coastal Devon, its beauty spots, historical buildings and resorts.

Title
In Glorious Devon
Synopsis
Plymouth from where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America in the ‘Mayflower’.

Title
Royal County
Synopsis
The Norfolk Broads and Sandringham

Title
Belle of Kent
Synopsis
Canterbury Cathedral and a tour around the Garden Of England.

Title
Stories from Lakeland
Synopsis
The tranquillity and dramatic scenery of the Lake District.

Title
World of Wax
Synopsis
A trip to Madame Tussaud’s in London.

Title
Quay to the Tor
Synopsis
The famous resort and surrounding countryside of Torquay.

Title
York
Synopsis
The ancient city and Roman capital of York with its celebrated Minster.

Title
Plymouth Sound, The
Synopsis
The vibrant city of Plymouth, its Naval base and maritime history.

Title
Reserved For Animals
Synopsis
Terry Wogan takes a trip to the Safari Park at Woburn Abbey

Title
This is Guernsey
Synopsis
Touring round the Channel Island and discussing its Second World War occupation.

Title
Pete Murray Takes You To Hastings
Synopsis
Pete Murray, TV Personality & DJ explores Hasting

Distributor

Name

Cherry Red Records

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Name

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Address
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