ARCHIVE DOCUMENTARIES
NEW LABOUR:
REBIRTH
SERIES 2 | EPISODE 1
From the ashes of the 1983 election, two new MPs Tony Blair and Gordon Brown dare to dream of making Labour electable again. This series charts the rise and fall of New Labour, featuring interviews
with Blair, Brown, Campbell, Mandelson and their close aides.
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DIRECTOR: KATHARINE ENGLISH
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BBC Studios for BBC
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FIRST LADIES:
HILLARY CLINTON
SERIES 1 | HILLARY CLINTON
Using interviews and rarely seen archive footage, this CNN original series explores how the most influential First Ladies were transformed by their role.
Hillary Clinton was subject to more criticism and vitriol than any other First Lady in history. Featuring testimony from Hillary’s chief of staff, speechwriters and policy makers, this film charts her struggles, achievements and her emergence as a future Democratic presidential candidate.
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DIRECTOR: KATHARINE ENGLISH
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October Films for CNN
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FIRST LADIES:ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
SERIES 1 | ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Using interviews, archive footage and drama recreations, this CNN original series explores how the most influential First Ladies were transformed by their role.
One of the great leaders of the last century, Eleanor Roosevelt fought for the rights of the dispossessed, becoming the moral conscience of her husband’s administration. Large-scale drama depict key moments in Eleanor’s life including her civil disobedience in support of civil rights.
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DIRECTOR: KATHARINE ENGLISH
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October Films for CNN
DAVE ALLEN:GOD'S OWN COMEDIAN
SINGLE DOCUMENTARY | 60MIN
This film celebrates the rich and compelling career of Dave Allen. Told in his own words, using rare and unseen archive. With contributions from Stephen Berkoff, Stephen Frears, and Dame Maggie Smith.
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NOMINIATED 'BEST FILM'
(BROADCAST AWARDS 2013)
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DIRECTOR: VERITY NEWMAN
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Vera for BBC2
REMEMBRANCE WEEK
SERIES 4 | EPISODES 1 TO 5
Aired over the 5 days leading up to Remembrance Sunday, this presenter led moving archive documentary retells the personal stories of British soldiers past and present.
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EXECUTIVE: ALAN BROWN
LEAD EDITOR: JENNIFER HAMPSON
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Chocolate Media for BBC1
SEX, DRUGS, ROCK N ROLL: THE 60S REVEALED
SERIES 1 | EPISODE 1
Forty years ago, TV presenter Bernard Braden began a remarkable project. Imagining a time capsule of television archive, he interviewed 60s stars like Sean Connery, Cilla Black, Davy Jones and many more. Those films remained unseen until now. This three part series sees these same iconic celebs candidly reflect on their statements as if looking at strangers from another era.
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EXECUTIVE: ALAN BROWN
DIRECTOR: VERITY NEWMAN
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Silver River for C5
MIRANDA: MORECAMBE & WISE AND ME
SINGLE DOCUMENTARY | 60MIN
Miranda Hart takes a trip back in time to celebrate her lifelong heroes, comedy duo, Morecambe and Wise.
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EXECUTIVE: EMMA CLARK
DIRECTOR: MARK TURNBALL
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Crook Productions for ITV
THE STORY OF DIRTY DANCING
| 90MIN
Documentary featuring interviews with the writer, chorographer, producers and actors of Dirty Dancing.
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EXECUTIVE: EMMA CLARKE
DIRECTOR: MIRANDA GLASSER
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Crook Productions for C5
GREATEST EVER SITCOMS
| 90MIN
Countdown show looking at the nation's most treasured sitcoms, including the best bits from Blackadder, Fawlty Towers, The Vicar of Dibley, The Young Ones and more.
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EXECUTIVE: EMMA CLARKE
DIRECTOR: MARK TURNBALL
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Crook Productions for C5