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4 videodiscs (516 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm
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English
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"With a lust for power and an appetite for love, the young monarch rules his kingdom as he lives his life - with ruthless abandon. Season one of The Tudors reveals the untold story of the hot-headed tyrant whose affair with Anne Boleyn and obsession with producing a male heir changed the institution of marriage, and the world, forever"--Case-slip.
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Tells the story of the 50-year marriage of John and Sarah Churchill, the first Churchills to make their mark on British history. John was a handsome and charismatic general who won the battles that shaped the future of England. Sarah was a fiery beauty whose passion and intellect made her a favorite at court and won the undying devotion of her husband. The turbulent history of 17th century England is seen through the eyes of Sarah, and are filtered...
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4 videodiscs (approximately 599 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne ... a new era is dawning. Queen Elizabeth II is a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
The story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign of the United Kingdom, and how it helped to shaped the latter part of the twentieth...
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The story of a young girl who had to go into hiding during World War II for being different. Anne Frank's diary manages to create a truthful and timeless picture of domestic life in all its pettiness and normalcy, while never letting us forget the extraordinary threat of death that awaits the characters if they are discovered. This is the first authorized film based on actual entries of the real diary.
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2 videodiscs (approximately 292 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Based on author and naturalist Gerald Durrell's much-loved Corfu trilogy of novels, The Durrells sees impoverished but sparky widow Louisa Durrell make the radical decision to leave 1930s England in hopes of a better life for her children. As Louisa relocates her reluctant brood to a dilapidated house in the Greek sun, the Durrells face a whole new set of challenges as they meet new friends, rivals, lovers, and animals.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The definitive documentary explores the private life and public legacy of John Denver. Exclusive accounts from those closest to him reveal the man behind the music in an intimate profile to mark the anniversary of his 70th birthday. Featuring pivotal people in Denver's life, from his former managers to his son, brother, and former wives. Bonus features include never-before-seen extended interviews!
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3 videodiscs (approximately 415 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager is crowned Queen Victoria, navigates the scandal, corruption, and political intrigues of the Court, and soon rises to become the most powerful woman in the world.
Follows the life of Queen Victoria as she ascends the throne and rules England.
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5 videodiscs (773 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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While on tour in America, Charles Dickens recalls the moments that shaped his life. From his penniless childhood in Chatham and London during the 1820s to the unprecedented success he later enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic, he traces his extraordinary experiences which influenced many of his greatest works.
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4 videodiscs (547 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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During the period between 1964 and 1977: the royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill; the United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy; survives the Aberfan disaster; observes the Apollo 11 moon landing; and plans for the Investiture of Prince Charles. While Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit the USA, the queen, at the bidding of...
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2 videodiscs (approximately 306 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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History comes alive in the classic story of Britain's difficult withdrawal from India, which was accomplished through the skill and determination of the thoroughly blue-blooded Lord Louis Mountbatten.
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1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In a journey that is both literal and historical, host Rageh Omaar retraces the footsteps of the Prophet, from his beginnings in Mecca to his struggles with accepting his Prophetic role; from his flight to Medina to his subsequent military and political successes and failures, through to his death and his legacy.
15) Hawking
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1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The film features exclusive access to Hawking's life story, told largely in his own words. It includes dramatic accounts of his life from childhood through university, intimate footage of Hawking today, including his home routine and his work life at the University of Cambridge, archival footage and candid insights from family members, friends and colleagues.
16) Into the storm
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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This sequel to the award-winning film The Gathering Storm offers an intimate look at the making of a nation's hero, when Churchill was at his most commanding and effective. It shows how his prowess as a great wartime leader ultimately undermined his political career and threatened his marriage.
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2 videodiscs (approximately 368 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Based on Gerald Durrell's trilogy of Corfu novels, this latest series sees sparky English widow Louisa Durrell and her brood continue to put down roots in their dilapidated rented house, alongside an ever-increasing menagerie of animals brought home by youngest son Gerry.
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4 videodiscs (542 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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After failing to have his marriage to Katherine annulled, Henry appoints himself the head of the Church of England. Anne Boleyn insists that Henry remove the Queen from the picture. A royal visit to France finally prompts Anne to consummate her relationship with Henry. After failed attempts to have his marriage annulled, Henry's patience finally wears out and he marries Anne in secret. The king and new queen are disappointed that their first child...
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