Samuel West
1) The planets
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
c2000.
Language
English
Description
Reveals a story of personal achievement and technological triumph, seen through the eyes of dozens of leading authorities on the leading edge of planetary exploration and on both sides of the high-stakes Cold War race into space. From our first glimpse of the dark side of the moon to the first high-risk dash through the rings of Saturn; from the search for extraterrestrial life to humanity's possible future on alien worlds, it's an epic journey of...
Language
English
Formats
Description
In England in 1962, a young couple (Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle) find their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**. *"There's splendid acting across the board and assured direction by Cooke, a stage veteran making his feature debut..." - Peter Howell, **Toronto Star***
4) Howards End
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
c1998.
Language
English
Description
In Edwardian England, two well educated sisters, full of life, each find different ways to deal with the constraints of society.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
As Great Britain faces an imminent war with Germany, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, invited the King and Queen of England for a weekend at their home in upstate New York. But during the first-ever visit of a reigning British monarch to America, international affairs must be juggled with the complexities of FDR's domestic establishment, as wife, mother, and mistresses all conspire to make the royal trip an unforgettable one....
8) Codebreaker
Publisher
Story Center Productions
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The remarkable and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most important people. Alan Turing set in motion the computer age and his World War II codebreaking helped turn the tide of the Second World War. Instead of receiving accolades, he faced terrible persecution. In 1952, the British Government forced him to undergo chemical castration as punishment for his homosexuality. In despair, Turing committed suicide. He was only 41 years old.
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Reveals the stories behind the creation of significant art works from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. The artists and works included in this collection are:
Renaissance masterpieces: La Primavera / Sandro Botticelli ; The battle of San Romano / Paolo Uccello ; The Last Supper / Leonardo da Vinci ; The Resurrection / Piero della Francesca.
Seventeenth century masters: The night watch / Rembrandt van Rijn ; The art of painting / Johannes...
11) Cambridge spies
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of four brilliant young men at Cambridge University who are recruited to spy for Russia in 1934. Fueled by youthful idealism, a passion for social justice, a talent for lying and a hatred for fascism, the four take huge personal risks to pass Britain's biggest secrets to Moscow. Across almost 20 years of spying and treachery, the four are bound by their beliefs, the secrets they know about one another, and the knowledge that...
13) Howards End
Series
Publisher
Criterion
Pub. Date
c2010.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Edwardian England, two well educated sisters, full of life, each find different ways to deal with the constraints of society.
15) Darkest hour
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly appointed British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Much has changed since Selfridges first opened its doors. Five years later, Europe is on the brink of war and London is enjoying one last defiant period of decadence. Mr. Selfridge now has his sights set on joining the establishment and rebuilding his family life. Tensions are also running high on the shop floor as Agnes is back from Paris, chic and successful. Not everyone is thrilled by her newfound confidence and by the reappearance of her old...
Author
Series
Publisher
Audio Partners
Pub. Date
p2003.
Language
English
Description
The young and virtuous physician's daughter Helena desperately loves Count Bertram, but he regards her as beneath his notice, so when Helena cures the King of France of a mortal illness, and he rewards her with Bertram's hand, the Count flees before their marriage can be consummated, and Helena has to use deception, disguise and all her resources to win him back.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
After nearly 20 years of setting trends and pushing traditions, Selfridge's is still going strong as the triumph of London₂s Oxford Street. But Harry's potentially dangerous appetite for entertainment and women, while always a problem, has reached its peak. Now, he struggles to keep the reins of the store he loves, in the face of old troubles, new opportunities, and unsettled scores.
20) Howards End
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two sisters have encounters with a wealthy family. The younger sister, Helen, is rejected by the son of the wealthy family. The older sister, Meg, becomes a good friend to Ruth Wilcox, the wealthy mother of the son who rejected her sister. Ruth's most cherished possession is their cottage at Howard's End. She wishes fervently that Meg could live there, as they are kindred spirits. Over the course of years, Meg marries into the wealthy family, but...