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My Choice of Documentaries
Cosmos - Carl Sagan (NTSC)Cosmos - Carl Sagan (NTSC)
Buy used from: £45.81
The greatest Cosmic documentary that I have seen to date.Truly thought provoking
The American Civil WarThe American Civil War
Buy new: £36.96
At the time of the Civil War the Camera was still in its infancy - but it was there to witness this great tradgedy. Great Documentary which includes the use of some of those amazing photos.
The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC SeriesThe Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series
Buy new: £27.97 / Used from: £37.86
The development and evolution of man. This seminal work, filmed with scores of different locations around the world, is a documentary production Leviathan from the golden age of the BBC. Incredible
The Living Planet [1983]The Living Planet [1983]
Buy new: £12.99 / Used from: £8.92
Attenborough will, rightly, be considered a remarkable man of this time. His name will be uttered with names such as: Mozart, Goethe, Shakespeare, Sophocles, Beethoven, et.al. This is his Magnum opus.
David Attenborough Box Set 2: Life on Earth, The Living Planet and The Private Life of PlantsDavid Attenborough Box Set 2: Life on Earth, The Living Planet and The Private Life of Plants
Buy new: £34.98 / Used from: £19.99
This does include 'The Living Planet'. There are other works involving this great man and I would urge you the reader to investigate.
AtomAtom by Piers Bizony
Buy new: £6.21 / Used from: £3.49
Fascinating. I have put the book here because the DVD isn't available (yet?). Fascinating look at the evolution of the discovery of the very small. A major new BBC TV documentary series.
Jesus the Man: New Interpretation from the Dead Sea ScrollsJesus the Man: New Interpretation from the Dead Sea Scrolls by Barbara Thiering
Buy new: £1.92 / Used from: £1.06
"The Riddle of The Dead Sea Scrolls" was the greatest jaw dropping documemtary that I have ever seen. I have shown a book because I can't find the DVD. (I do own a video copy).
The World At War - Complete TV Series (11 Disc Box Set)The World At War - Complete TV Series (11 Disc Box Set)
Buy new: £47.48 / Used from: £38.00
Made in the 1970's it has interviews with some that had taken part. The best documentary that I have seen on the history of the Second World War.
Cold War: For 45 Years the World Held Its BreathCold War: For 45 Years the World Held Its Breath by Jeremy Isaacs
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Yet again can't find DVD so here is the book. Great series. Review on CNN website: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/guides/about.series/
The Beatles : Anthology [1995]The Beatles : Anthology [1995]
Buy new: £44.01 / Used from: £35.00
At the Vanguard of the sixties' western culture was the Beatles. Great Documentary
Civilisation : Complete BBC Series (4 Disc Box Set)Civilisation : Complete BBC Series (4 Disc Box Set)
Buy new: £23.97 / Used from: £23.00
Enjoyed more the later episodes (my interest is in history after C.1500). It is about art, design and music.
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate TheoryThe Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene
Buy new: £6.74 / Used from: £2.41
Enjoyed both the book and the DVD. Although for some reason Amazon don't sell the DVD so the book is shown here.