Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith.
Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is interwoven with an illuminating commentary by the historian Joanna Bourke. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the role and the life of the British people in each decade of the century.
The 1900s began with British troops at war in South Africa and here soldiers of all ranks recall their part in the action. Whilst the death of Queen Victoria cast a sombre mood over the nation, Edward VII restored a sense of optimism and gaiety. For some life was lived on a lavish scale but there was also great poverty and the decade ended on a note of violence with suffragette militancy and political upheaval.
Compelling first-hand accounts offer insights into all aspects of the period - manners and fashion, discipline and religion, alcohol, work and sport. Voices of ordinary people mix with those whose names still resonate today: Lord Baden-Powell, Ben Travers, Marconi, Sylvia Pankhurst, Violet Bonham-Carter and H. H. Asquith.
Thought-provoking and moving, these are the voices of the past, speaking to the present.
Winston and Clementine Churchill
Narrator : Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours 30 minutes
Historical Politics Biographical British Non Fiction
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This collection of personal letters between Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine paints an intimate and occasionally poignant portrait of one of the most successful and long-lasting partnerships. See full description...
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Joanna Bourke
Narrator : Tim Pigott-Smith
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 4 hours 30 minutes
20th Century Social & Economic British Non Fiction
Our Price : $22.25
Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of a decade of the century described by those who saw them happen... See full description...
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Christopher Lee
Narrator : Anna Massey
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 3 hours
Non Fiction British Pre 1900
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Lee's history of Britain provides the definitive radio account of the events and personalities that have shaped our nation. From foreign invasions and war to economic crises and social revolution... See full description...
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Joanna Bourke
Narrator : Tim Pigott-Smith
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 5 hours
20th Century Social & Economic British Non Fiction Military
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Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith... See full description...
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Christopher Lee
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 11 hours 30 minutes
Non Fiction British Pre 1900
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Using a range of contemporary documents, this is an informative, engaging and fascinating insight into the rise - and eventual fall - of the British Empire. See full description...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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