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The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [1973]
1.  The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ The Ascent of Man
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  "One of TV's greatest achievements. Science has moved on since this was filmed but there hasn't been a better overview of scientific thought and achievement"
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Civilisation : Complete BBC Series (4 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
2.  Civilisation : Complete BBC Series (4 Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Kenneth Clark
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  "Landmark 1960's series of the history of art; still relevant, still fascinating and still thought provoking"
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The Gulf War [DVD]
3.  The Gulf War [DVD] 
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  "In depth review of the first Gulf War goes a long way to explain the current situation in Iraq"
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The Story of India with Michael Wood: Complete BBC Series [DVD]
4.  The Story of India with Michael Wood: Complete BBC Series [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Wood
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  "History and culture of modern India, lovingly portrayed in detail by an engaging and expert historian"
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Deep Water [DVD] [2006]
5.  Deep Water [DVD] [2006] 
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  "How the urge to succeed in the Round The World Yacht Race triggered psychological chaos"
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Britain From Above [DVD]
6.  Britain From Above [DVD] DVD ~ Andrew Marr
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  "Andrew Marr makes the most of a filming gimmick to reveal the social and geographical evolution of the UK"
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Tiger - Spy in the Jungle [2008] [DVD]
7.  Tiger - Spy in the Jungle [2008] [DVD] DVD ~ David Attenborough
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  "Not the best wildlife documentary ever, but compelling viewing as tigers near extinction"
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The Lost World Of Tibet [DVD]
8.  The Lost World Of Tibet [DVD] DVD ~ Dan Cruickshank
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  "Fascinating glimpse into Tibetan culture, without too much political debate"
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David Attenborough - Life in Cold Blood [DVD]
9.  David Attenborough - Life in Cold Blood [DVD] DVD ~ David Attenborough
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  "Reptiles come alive! Beautiful filming makes the most of an unlikely subject"
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Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture [DVD]
10.  Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture [DVD] DVD ~ Dan Cruickshank
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  "Although edited for DVD, this series still offers charming insights and info on worldwide architectural gems"
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Earth : The Power of the Planet - Complete BBC Series [DVD]
11.  Earth : The Power of the Planet - Complete BBC Series [DVD] DVD ~ Iain Stewart
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  "Dramatic and educational series tackles geological forces with feisty attitude. If only more modern docs were like this..."
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The Michael Wood BBC Collection : In Search Of The Trojan War / In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great / In Search Of Shakespeare / In Search Of Myths And Heroes / Conquistadors (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
12.  The Michael Wood BBC Collection : In Search Of The Trojan War / In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great / In Search Of Shakespeare / In Search Of Myths And Heroes / Conquistadors (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Wood
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  "Glorious overview of Michael Wood's TV career. Hours of fascinating history"
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Great British Journeys : Complete BBC Series 1 [DVD]
13.  Great British Journeys : Complete BBC Series 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Nick Crane
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  "History and geography with an expert present. A wonderful walk around Britain"
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Simon Schama's The American Future: A History [DVD]
14.  Simon Schama's The American Future: A History [DVD] DVD ~ Simon Schama
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  "Useful insight into American hsitory and culture which follows distinct themes through time, building an understanding of the 2008 atmosphere (with a backdrop to the presidential election). Timely!"
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A History Of Christianity [DVD] [2009]
15.  A History Of Christianity [DVD] [2009] DVD ~ Diarmaid MacCulloch
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  "Detailed, expert explanation of the evolution of a world religion. Useful whether you have faith or not in understanding how societies have been influenced by Christianity"
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How Earth Made Us (DVD)
16.  How Earth Made Us (DVD) DVD ~ Geoffrey Boulton
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  "Rather more beautiful than brainy, this one, but an instructive series of essays on the effects of geology on human society nonetheless. Some gorgeous filming and engaging presenter"
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Earth : The Power of the Planet - Complete BBC Series [DVD] forum
Earth - The Power of the Planet - in Spanish 		1 12 Oct 2011
The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [1973] forum
Subtitles? 		2 27 May 2011
The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series [DVD] [1973] forum
Digital Restoration 		0 23 Jul 2010
A History Of Christianity [DVD] [2009] forum
subtitles 		2 6 May 2010
Earth : The Power of the Planet - Complete BBC Series [DVD] forum
for kids? 		2 4 Apr 2010
How Earth Made Us [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
is this 1080p? 		0 21 Mar 2010
The Michael Wood BBC Collection : In Search Of The Trojan War / In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great / In Search Of Shakespeare / In Search Of Myths And Heroes / Conquistadors (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD] forum
5 DVDs? 		1 1 Mar 2010
A History Of Christianity [DVD] [2009] forum
DVD - History of Christianity 		1 29 Jan 2010
Civilisation : Complete BBC Series (4 Disc Box Set) [DVD] forum
Civilisation : Complete BBC Series [DVD] - German? 		0 28 Oct 2009
Britain From Above [DVD] forum
Britain from Above 		0 12 Oct 2008
The Michael Wood BBC Collection : In Search Of The Trojan War / In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great / In Search Of Shakespeare / In Search Of Myths And Heroes / Conquistadors (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD] forum
What has happened to the "in search of the Dark Ages" DVD / VC 		3 29 Sep 2007
 
   

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