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  1. Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings (2012)

    Subject
    English language and literature; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 177 minutes), £15.00

    A three-part television series in which art historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as revealed through illuminated manuscripts from the British Library’s Royal Manuscripts...

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  2. British Space Programme: Projects Cancelled 1962 (2012)

    Subject
    History; Space science; Technology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 76 minutes), £11.99

    Whilst the achievements and exploits of the Soviets and Americans in space exploration are well documented, the story of the British Space Programme is much less well known. Beginning in 1962 with the...

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  3. Shadows of Progress: Documentary Film in Post-War Britain 1951-1977 (2010)

    Subject
    Film studies; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 830 minutes), £34.99

    This 4-disc set contains 32 films and brings together for the first time almost 14 hours of film material preserved in the BFI National Archive, telling the previously untold story of British documentary...

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  4. Spirit Moves, The: A History of Black Social Dance on Film, 1900-1986 (2010)

    Director
    Mura Dehn
    Subject
    Dance
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 120 minutes), $165.00

    This 3-part documentary traces the evolution of African American dance in urban America. It was recorded and created over a period of thirty years by Mura Dehn, a European filmmaker. Shown with their...

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  5. Communism and Football (2010)

    Director
    Sean Hughes
    Producer
    Sean Hughes
    Subject
    History; Politics & government; Sports science
    Distribution
    out of distribution

    Footballers from Russia, Hungary and East Germany recall how the Beautiful Game was manipulated for political ends during the Cold War. Despite the high stakes, many courageous footballers resisted attempts...

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  6. British Mammals (2009)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Audio (CD, 63 minutes), £9.70

    An audio introduction to the mammals of Britain. This new identification guide from the British Library Sound Archive presents a collection of recordings that will help identify the sounds of British...

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  7. Theatreland (2009)

    Subject
    Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 240 minutes), £19.99

    This programme follows the Theatre Royal Haymarket’s busy daily life from the front of house team dealing with the public, to the production teams backstage working to get a new production up and running,...

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  8. Story of Maths, The (2008)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 240 minutes), £17.00

    This DVD contains the complete 4-part series about the history of mathematics, presented by Professor Marcus du Sautoy.The films offer clear, accessible explanations of important mathematical ideas but are...

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  9. History of Nuclear Energy: Problems and Promises (2007)

    Director
    Scott Reid
    Subject
    History; Physics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (118 minutes), £24.99

    This 2-DVD set features film footage from the fifties and sixties which explores the power of nuclear energy and the threat of fallout after a nuclear explosion. Includes: NUCLEAR MEDICAL ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR...

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  10. Ever Wondered About Food? Complete Series 5 (2007)

    Subject
    Catering; History
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 180 minutes), £15.00

    Chef Paul Merrett serves up another fascinating menu of recipes, science and fascinating food facts. In this fifth series he savours the flavours of peppers, honey, tea, bananas, milk, and onions.

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