Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 4 – Immersed in the realm of antiquated treasures and timeless artifacts, we find a truly remarkable testament to Victorian-era craftsmanship—a timepiece of such intricate design and distinctive charm, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. This unique clock, carrying within its cogs and wheels the whispers of an …
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 3: Delve into a piece of living history as Paul McCartney’s childhood abode has been meticulously restored to its original glory, a testament to the humble beginnings of the iconic Beatle. This dwelling, steeped in the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history, now stands as a loving homage …
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 2: The unfortunate collapse of the ceiling has necessitated a painstaking restoration of the cherished study of the esteemed writer, Vita Sackville-West. Each piece of this intricate puzzle will be diligently recreated and meticulously arranged, effectively bringing the space back to its original glory from scratch. In this …
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Cold War episode 18 – Good Guys, Bad Guys 1967-1978: The Cold War was not only a confrontation between two superpowers, but also a series of proxy conflicts that involved their allies and surrogates in different regions of the world. One of the main arenas of this surrogate warfare was the Middle East, where the …
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Cold War episode 17 – Detente 1969-1975: In the early 1970s, North Vietnam launched a new offensive against the South, prompting the United States to intensify its bombing campaign in an effort to bring an end to the conflict. At the same time, the U.S. government, under President Richard Nixon, sought to establish peace through …
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episode 1: A painting’s hidden story is revealed, a beautiful Chinese bridge is painstakingly rebuilt, and a 450-year-old table must be saved from collapse and made ready to go on tour. In the first episode of “Hidden Treasures of the National Trust,” viewers are taken on an extraordinary journey …
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Cold War episode 14 – Make Love, not War: The Sixties – As the Western economies experienced growth and prosperity during the mid-20th century, a significant portion of this success was fueled by the production of armaments. This era saw young people rejecting the affluence of their parents’ generation and the political tensions of the …
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Age of Steam episode 5: A look at how steam power revolutionised shipping, from the earliest paddle steamers with screw propellers to more modern vessels like the Royal Yacht Britannia. Britain’s most beloved steeplejack and fervent industrial enthusiast, the late Fred Dibnah, transports us to the captivating era of the 18th century, when the ground-breaking …