"Actor: John Betjeman"

• A Passion For Churches- Sir John Betjeman | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £16.26   |  Saving you £-1.27 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  John Betjeman applies a wry but affectionate scrutiny to the churches clergy and parishioners of Norfolk. This classic BBC documentary is a touching eulogy to both the splendour and simplicity of English parish life told in the inimitable style of our best loved poet.

• Metro-Land (As Seen On BBC) | DVD | (30/06/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £36.99

  Sir John Betjeman takes you on a journey into Metro-Land in his own eccentric and much loved style. Betjeman explores and contrasts the earlier and later ways of life while following the Neasden Nature Trail calling in to the Pinner Village Hall and enjoying a round of golf on the great Moor Park course near Rickmansworth. Join Sir John with this quintessential guide on an un-miss able journey along the Metropolitan Line from Baker Street to Quainton Road (now forgotten) - a must. Special Features: The Metropolitan Line in the News Footage of the Metropolitan Line extension to Stanmore (1932) The 1945 crash at Northwood The Metropolitan Line Centenary Parade at Neasden (1963) The last working Steam Train on the line (1971) The 1999 and 2000 Steam on the Met events The Centenary of the Uxbridge Branch (2004) 24-Page Illustrated Booklet Written by Edward Mirzoeff

• John Betjeman - Passion For Churches | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A wry but affectionate scrutiny to the churches, clergy and parishioners of Norfolk. Betjeman opens our eyes to the often overlooked details in some of our most familiar traditions; from the quirks of great architecture to the allure of bell-ringing and jumble sales.Includes footage from some of Britain and Betjeman's most interesting churches.This set also includes Betjeman's journey to modern day Jerusalem where he attends Christmas services at the Monastery of St George.Part 1: A Passion For Churches (1974)Part 2: ABC Of Churches: Meeting Point Ep.1Part 3: ABC Of Churches: Meeting Point Ep.2Part 4: Journey To Bethlehem

• John Betjeman - Thank God It's Sunday | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Sir John Betjeman narrates two classic films from the BBC archive.Thank God it's Sunday (1972)Two films showing how Londoners spend Sunday. Part one looks at those who go to the seaside and part two looks at those who stay in London.Summoned By Bells (1976)Based on the verse autobiography of the same name - a unique and touching account of an Edwardian middle-class childhood. The film covers the period of Sir John Betjeman's life up to the time he started his first job.Betjeman visits some of the places that played an important part in his early life; including schools, Cornwall holiday haunts and Oxford College.

• Betjeman - The Collection | DVD | (16/10/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A champion of British heritage, Betjeman worked closely with the BBC to produce many critically acclaimed documentaries. Known for unhesitantly voicing his wry and honest opinions, he travelled to places of great architectural and historical importance and eloquently explained their significance to viewers. He helped to open our eyes to the true value of the buildings and places around us.. To celebrate his legacy, extraordinary work and undeniable passion towards British heritage, this collection brings together three of Betjeman's celebrated BBC documentaries. Each programme displays Betjeman's infectious enthusiasm for architecture, and showcases his enduring appeal. John Betjeman's A Passion for Churches John Betjeman travels around the Diocese of Norwich to visit its various churches of great significance, and offers an honest and affectionate look at the buildings, clergy and parishioners in this eye-opening documentary. It exposes the often-overlooked details within some of our common traditions; from the quirks of great architecture to the allure of bell-ringing and jumble sales. This four-part series includes footage from some of Britain's most stunning and historically fascinating churches, and follows his journey to modern day Jerusalem where he attends Christmas services at the Monastery of St. George. John Betjeman's A Bird's Eye View A three-part series commentated by John Betjeman giving a bird's eye view of various impressive locations important to English history and heritage, filmed entirely from a helicopter. Betjeman's informative travelogues give us a fascinating and revealing look at how Britain has changed over time, from an entirely new top-down perspective. Betjeman gives his wry and honest opinion on places of great importance, giving us a glimpse into the country's deep history in the process. From exploring extraordinary British mansions, gardens and castles, to teaching us the origins of the British seaside holiday. Four with Betjeman - Victorian Architects and Architecture In the 1850s, English architects tried to find a style that would go with steam, glass and cast iron; they chose Gothic. In this four-part series John Betjeman, a founding member of The Victorian Society, celebrates the famous architects associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival and some of their famous constructions; including the Houses of Parliament, All Saints Church, St Pancras railway station, the Natural History Museum, the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey, and a variety of country houses.

• Four With Betjeman - Victorian Architects and Architecture | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £10.78   |  Saving you £-0.79 (-7.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In the 1850s, English architects tried to find a style that would go with steam, glass and cast iron; they chose Gothic.This four part series looks at the men associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival and some of their famous constructions; including the House of Parliament, the Natural History Museum, the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey and a number of country houses.Part 1: Charles Barry & Augustus PuginPart 2: William Butterfield & Gilbert ScottPart 3: Alfred Waterhouse & Norman ShawPart 4: Sir Ninian Comper, William Robinson & Sir Edwin Lutyens

• The Lost Betjemans | DVD | (14/02/2005) from £6.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (128.76%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Between 1962 and 1964 John Betjeman made 12 films about the West Country he loved so much. By the early 1960's John Betjeman was at the peak of his powers having just published his acclaimed autobiographical poem. Yet within a few years all of these films appeared to have been lost without a trace. But in October 1993 an HTV producer Gerry Dawson came across an old poorly labelled film can. Curious he opened it and found JOhn Betjeman's classic film Weston-Super-Mare. Over the nex

• Betjemans Revisited | DVD | (14/02/2005) from £6.45   |  Saving you £9.54 (59.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  John Betjeman had a life long love of English Towns and their everyday buildings. Once when asked what he most wanted he replied 'to make people look at things that are beautiful particularly buildings'.In 1962 after two best-selling books 'Summoned by Bells' and 'Collected Poems' he turned his attention to the medium of TV - his aim - to fulfil his ambition to open our eyes to how beautiful our towns and villages are. These six films were discovered 30 years later. Three

• John Betjeman - A Bird's Eye View | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £10.78   |  Saving you £-0.79 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Sir John Betjeman narrates three classic BBC films documenting some of England's most historical and picturesque places.Part 1: An Englishman's Home (1969)Take a helicopter trip over some of Britain's extraordinary houses with Sir John Betjeman and glimpse the country's deep history in the process. From Iron Age forts to gentrified seaside pavilions, this travelogue reveals Britain's changing face through time.Part 2: Beside the Seaside (1969)Traces the origins of the British seaside holiday, which is said to have originated with King George III. Concentrating on the South West, the flying camera captures the natural beauty of the landscape and character of the British people beside the sea. Part 3: One Man's County; Cornwall (1964)John Betjeman looks at the texture of Cornwall.

• Metro-Land | DVD | (31/07/2006) from £18.29   |  Saving you £-3.30 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Sir John Betjeman the nation's best loved poet hosts this classic eulogy to the people and places served by London's Metropolitan Line. As the leafy counties of Bucks Herts and Middlesex yielded to the engines of the first steam underground the pastoral world of Betjeman's youth gave way to the suburban dream of the railway planners. Betjeman contrasts the old and new ways of life as he follows the Neasden nature trail visits the Pinner village fair plays a round of golf at Moor Park and explores the historical houses along the line. From Baker Street to the forgotten station at Quainton Road Sir John Betjeman is your guide on an eccentric and unforgettable journey into Metro-Land.

• Summoned by Bells- Sir John Betjeman | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £22.79   |  Saving you £-4.81 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Autobiography covering the life of Sir John Betjeman before he started his first job. Narrated by the man himself join him as visits some of places that were an important part of his early life.

• Westcountry Collection | DVD | (03/08/2009) from £8.48   |  Saving you £16.51 (66.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

  This set includes John Nettles' West Country and Betjeman's West Country to produce a complete guide to the West Country. John Nettles' West Country is a nine part series following John Nettles as he returns to the West Country to explore the areas that influenced both him and his career. Betjeman's West Country is a seven part series presented by John Nettles featuring seldom seen archive footage (by and about Betjeman) extracts from some of his poems and interviews with his family and friends.