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ARCHIVE DOCUMENTARIES

NEW LABOUR:
REBIRTH

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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| 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

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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

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