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Nations at Play
Episode 7 of 12
Newsreel and 1950s voiceover are used to illustrate how Britons spent their leisure time during the first half of the 20th century, including Henley regattas.
Lesley Sharp narrates as original newsreel and 1950s voiceover are used to illustrate how Britons spent their leisure time during the first half of the 20th century. Includes footage of Henley regattas, frolics at the seaside, the Victorian fairground, horse riding in Hyde Park, Royal Ascot in 1919, Deauville in the 20s and the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.
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Wed 11 Jul 2012
01:50
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Lesley Sharp |
Executive Producer | Toby Stevens |
Director | Breid McLoone |
Broadcasts
- Tue 2 Nov 2010 20:30
- Wed 3 Nov 2010 02:45
- Sun 7 Nov 2010 19:00
- Mon 8 Nov 2010 04:15
- Wed 6 Apr 2011 20:30
- Thu 7 Apr 2011 01:50
- Tue 10 Jul 2012 19:30
- Wed 11 Jul 2012 01:50