This final documentary features the story of Brian Jones and early years of The Rolling Stones. Featuring early performances of the band with Brian Jones the documentary also contains interviews with the band members that have never been seen before. Much of the footage comes from the Peter Whitehead archives. Witness for the first time the true story of Brian Jones death. A must for every Rolling Stones fan.
A further collection of old films and interviews - featuring local schools (1940s-50s) Owd Grandad Piggott Jollees nightclub the Gladstone Museum before and after restoration sagger-making last firing of a bottle oven loss of the Alhambra the new A50 road etc
For everyone who believes that fact is stranger than fiction there can be nothing in the world more fascinating that the search for the truth behind the most extraordinary mysteries and myths of the Twentieth Century. Tales of extraordinary courage awesome misfortune or unbelievable luck that have for countless years defied logic and explanation. With the help of rare and previously undiscovered archive film it is possible to bring to light a fascinating new perspective on these compelling and unpredictable enigmas.The Mata Hari Mystery:Nearly eighty years after her death Mata Hari remains the 20th Century's most powerful icon of female betrayal. Legend has it that she was the exotic spy who used sex to secure military secrets. She was the forerunner of a small army of silent screen vamps who preyed mercilessly on their besotted male victims. The myths which surrounded her extraordinary life and death were largely of her own creation. But was Mata Hari ever a spy? Or was she innocent of the crimes with which she was charged in the darkest days of the First World War?The Gallipoli Mystery:By 1915 trench warfare in Europe was deadlocked and the Allies decided to try and defeat Germany by the backdoor. The plan was to attack the weak Turkish empire in the Middle East. By using Naval power and an amphibious landing the Allies hoped to seize control of the Peninsula of Gallipoli at the entrance to the Black Sea. However what actually happened was an unmitigated disaster. This programme takes the viewer behind the scenes to explore the reasons for the failure of the Dardanelles campaign.The Red Baron Mystery:To the men he led he was simply de Rittmeister - The Captain. To the world he was known as 'The Red Baron' - the epitome of the fighter ace and the stuff of legend. He shot down more enemies of the Fatherland then any other of Germany's pilots during World War I. On 21 April 1918 he was shot down. He managed to land his tri-plane but was dead of his wounds when found by Australian infantry. Had they killed him? Or was it a bullet from one of the RAF fighters which were chasing him in hot pursuit?
Though it is long over the Vietnam War will remain fresh in the minds of the men who fought and the millions who lived through a decades-long conflict right in their backyard.
Comprehensive and authoritative this detailed case study is the essential major re-assessment of the factors that shaped the music of Stevie Wonder. Possibly the greatest musician of all time we talk to those who were closest to the man from the early years at Motown to the present day.
Keeping Secrets (Goal Keeping)
For a hilarious look at dating and working in the big city delve into the hearts and minds of six friends living in New York City as they explore the anxieties and absurdities of adulthood. During this exciting time when everything seems possible even marriage parenthood and career moves they know they will always face the future together--because they've got Friends. All 10 series of the now legendary sitcom Friends featuring all 238 episodes (and specials) ever made. Pull up a couch and enjoy you can't lose with Friends.
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