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Bird's Eye View

On board a helicopter, the British isles from an aerial perspective.

Bird's Eye View: A Green and Pleasant Land

22/06/1969

A Green and Pleasant Land

BBC Two - Bird's Eye View, A Green and Pleasant Land

What were the implications for a countryside under constant threat of development? (1969)

The Bird's Eye View helicopter takes a trip up the Pennine Way to explore the demands made upon the English countryside by encroaching development.

First transmitted in 1969. The Bird's Eye View helicopter takes a trip up the Pennine Way to explore the demands made upon the English countryside by encroaching development. The programme also examines the adage that the passion of the English for the countryside is equalled only by their skill at destroying it.

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The Miracle of Bali: Recital of Music

Recital of Music

The Miracle of Bali

BBC - The Miracle of Bali, Recital of Music

A recital of music and dancing from the Balinese village of Peliatan. (1969)

First transmitted in 1969, the final part of Miracle of Bali shows a recital of music and dancing from the Balinese village of Peliatan.

First transmitted in 1969, the final part of Miracle of Bali is a treat for fans of traditional Balinese music and dancing.Narrated by David Attenborough the programme consists of performances filmed in Peliatan linked by an appropriately illustrative detail from Balinese paintings.There are recitals by four musical ensembles featuring bamboo xylophones, jaw harps, bamboo shakers and metallophones. The dances shown include the Tumulilingan Mengisap Sari (the bumblebee sips honey), the Baris (warrior dance) and the Kecak (monkey dance).

David Attenborough narrates a series of documentaries about the culture of Bali.

Love Affair with Life:Clough Williams Ellis,Architect and Portmeirion

BBC Two - Love Affair with Life:Clough Williams Ellis,Architect and Portmeirion

Film portrait of Clough Williams-Ellis in which he talks about his  work at Portmeirion. 

Clough Williams Ellis, architect, interviewed on his life's work building the Italianate village at Portmeirion. Also shows his work on David Lloyd George's grave at Llanystumdwy.

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