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Offline Jane Masri

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« on: Wednesday 11 November 15 17:04 GMT (UK) »
Are there any recent or 'now playing' programmes with a historical flavour that I might watch on YouTube or one of the I-players?
I've exhausted, Antiques Roadshow, Heir Hunters, Family Finders etc.  Just got Downton Abbey once a week now.  Need MORE  ;D

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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 17:13 GMT (UK) »
Have you watched "Upstairs Downstairs"?  Not recent though.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=upstairs+downstairs+series+1

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Disguised Women Soldiers in American Civil War
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=women+soldiers+in+american+civil+war




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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 20:32 GMT (UK) »
The last kingdom

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 20:49 GMT (UK) »
Pride and Predjudice on You Tube.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 20:56 GMT (UK) »
Just watching 'Restoring Britain's Landmarks' on Channel 4 - some fascinating buildings and wonderful craftsmanship.
King, Richardson, Hathaway, Sweeney, Young - Chelsea, London
Richardson - Rayne Essex
Steward, Hindry, Hewitt - Norfolk, North Walsham area

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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 21:14 GMT (UK) »
I'm interested in this too, specially now that Downton Abbey has finished forever! So So sad ...

(I still haven't seen the last episode and am avoiding spoilers so please don't give the game away if you've seen it.  ;)) I am desperately hoping for a Christmas special.

So I need something to fill the void so will be interested in any recommendations.

Jane, though more of a period drama I really enjoyed the recent series of Poldark (not currently airing but may be available online - I think I saw it on itunes but there is a cost involved - there may be another way for you to view it) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poldark_(2015_TV_series)
The main character is very easy on the eye too which is no bad thing.  ;)

Do you like documentary fly on the wall type programmes?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4403524/
(I have seen others in a similar vein on different subjects which I need to look up as I can't remember titles)

Also, if you like Downton, oddly enough I find myself recommending an Australian TV series which I really enjoyed (bit of a similar idea to Downton in that is in an historical soap opera). Once again I am unsure if it is available to you but some googling might tell you:
http://www.australiantelevision.net/a-place-to-call-home/series1.html
(the programme was cancelled after series 2, and through a bit of public outrage, a third series has been made and is being aired on pay TV - I haven't seen series 3 as yet)

I know there are many more but my mind is a blank at the moment, but I will let you know if and when I think of them ....

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 21:16 GMT (UK) »
Another old one - "History Cold Case"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1642373/

A bit formulaic but the stories were interesting.

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 21:33 GMT (UK) »
"American Experience" programmes, public broadcasting documentaries on US historical themes, are interesting. Can be found on Youtube.

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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 11 November 15 23:05 GMT (UK) »
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I am desperately hoping for a Christmas special.

There is one.  ;D ;D
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