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Impressionists episode 3 – Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Art / 2 minutes of reading / May 9, 2019 / By HDclump

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a key member of the Impressionists who loved to paint out of doors, famous in particular for his depiction of the joyful side of Parisian life. Later in his life, Renoir broke away from the Impressionist movement and adopted a classical style. Impressionists and their circle have become the international superstars of Western painting. But whilst their popularity is greater than ever, it is easy to forget the revolutionary nature of the Impressionists’ art. In this series, Tim Marlow takes us on a journey through the great art movement of the late nineteenth-century and explores […]

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Stars

Science / 1 minute of reading / May 8, 2019 / By HDclump

For as long as humans have walked the Earth, the stars have fascinated us. But we have come a long way since the earliest days of astronomy when we had nothing but our eyes to observe the night sky. Since then we have designed an arsenal of ingenious machines to help us unlock the secrets of the stars – from how they work and move around the Universe to how they live and die. For more than 60 years, the Sky at Night has covered every major development in our understanding of the stars, and regular Sky at

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Dunkirk

History / 2 minutes of reading / May 8, 2019 / By HDclump

Docudrama about events at Dunkirk in 1940. The Allies are in retreat, but the Navy can only pick up a few soldiers and Churchill is advised to make peace to save the rest. Dunkirk used archive film footage, eyewitness accounts and original dramatised sequences to describe the events of the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation. Dunkirk Part 1 – Retreat The Allies in northern France are in retreat, but the Navy only expects to be able to pick up a few soldiers and Churchill is under pressure to make peace in order to save the rest. Alf Tombs’s unit helps

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Impressionists episode 2 – Claude Monet

Art / 2 minutes of reading / May 8, 2019 / By HDclump

In Impressionists episode 2: explore the life and works of the great painter Claude Monet, who is often described as the founding figure of the Impressionist movement. Tim Marlow discusses how the Impressionist movement was formed and how its members shocked the establishment. Impressionists and their circle have become the international superstars of Western painting. But whilst their popularity is greater than ever, it is easy to forget the revolutionary nature of the Impressionists’ art. In this series, Tim Marlow takes us on a journey through the great art movement of the late nineteenth-century and explores some of

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The Placebo Experiment: Can My Brain Cure My Body?

Science / 2 minutes of reading / May 7, 2019 / By HDclump

Could the power of fake pills- placebo- be used to treat some of our most common medical complaints? To find out, Dr Michael Mosley embarks on Britain’s largest ever trial to investigate the placebo effect. He is heading to Blackpool to gather 117 people suffering from backache – one of the leading types of chronic pain – before trying to treat them with nothing but fake pills and the power of the mind. Working with experts from the University of Oxford, Michael discovers that the placebo effect is more than just a medical curiosity. The brain is actually

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Impressionists episode 1 – Édouard Manet

Art / 2 minutes of reading / May 7, 2019 / By HDclump

Impressionists episode 1 – Édouard Manet: impressionists and their circle have become the international superstars of Western painting. But whilst their popularity is greater than ever, it is easy to forget the revolutionary nature of the Impressionists’ art. In this series, Tim Marlow takes us on a journey through the great art movement of the late nineteenth-century and explores some of the most beautiful paintings ever created. Édouard Manet is often cited as the father of Impressionism, and yet he stubbornly refused to show with them and was careful to maintain an aesthetic distance from Monet, Renoir and

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From Space episode 3 – Colourful Planet

Nature / 1 minute of reading / May 7, 2019 / By HDclump

From Space episode 3 – Colourful Planet: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean.

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Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners

History / 2 minutes of reading / May 6, 2019 / By HDclump

In 1834 Britain abolished slavery, a defining and celebrated moment in our national history. What has been largely forgotten is that abolition came at a price. The government of the day took the extraordinary step of compensating the slave owners for loss of their ‘property’, as Britain’s slave owners were paid 17bn GBP in today’s money, whilst the slaves received nothing. Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners – Profit and Loss part 1 For nearly 200 years, the meticulous records that detail this story have lain in the archives virtually unexamined – until now. In an exclusive partnership with

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Gardening Australia episode 14 2019

Gardening Australia 2019 / 3 minutes of reading / May 5, 2019 / By HDclump

In Gardening Australia episode 14 2019: we are celebrating our 30th Birthday with another dive into the archives! We are looking back on some of the most popular My Garden Path series in an exploration of gardens, gardeners and plant lovers alike. Gardening Australia has always provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens. Gardening Australia episode 14 2019 A Rare Gem We meet a plant collector and nurseryman who shares his wonderland of rare and intriguing plants.

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Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food episode 5 2019

Quick & Easy Food / 4 minutes of reading / May 4, 2019 / By HDclump

Asian Salad & Chicken Noodles In Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food episode 5 2019: Jamie Oliver cooks an Asian tuna steak salad; a hearty ale barley lamb shank; a speedy sweet and sour chicken noodles; and a revamped duck and orange salad. Jamie Oliver returns with more simple but mouth-watering recipes. These crazy-delicious recipes are so quick and easy, it’s outrageous. Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food episode 5 2019 recipes: Asian tuna steak salad Method Finely chop 2 radishes with the pickled ginger, then dress with the soy, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

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Great British Menu episode 21 2019 – Wales: Judging

Gardening Australia 2019 / 1 minute of reading / May 3, 2019 / By HDclump

In Great British Menu episode 21 2019: today the two remaining chefs from Wales must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve their tributes to Britain’s music success? The chefs need to impress the esteemed judges – food writer Matthew Fort, restaurateur Oliver Peyton and broadcaster and cook Andi Oliver, as well as a guest judge. Today they are joined by one member of former boy band JLS, JB Gill.

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The Beechgrove Garden episode 2 2019

The Beechgrove Garden 2019 / 1 minute of reading / May 2, 2019 / By HDclump

In Beechgrove Garden episode 2 2019: Brian and Carole set up neighbouring luxury greenhouse versus cheap and cheerful polytunnel to see what undercover growing they can achieve. There are over 500 million plastic plant pots in circulation in the UK. Carole and Beechgrove new face Rosa Bevan take a look at the plastic issue from a gardener’s perspective and look at the alternatives. Rosa shows Carole how to make practical pots homemade simply from old newspaper. Willow grows particularly well in the north of Scotland, and Carole visits Karen Collins at her willow farm near Forres. Carole tries

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