Synth Britannia

  Depeche Mode   Documentary following a generation of post-punk musicians who took the synthesiser from the experimental fringes to the centre of the pop stage. In the late 1970s, small pockets of electronic artists includingthe Human League, Daniel Miller and Cabaret Volatire were inspired by Kraftwerk and JG Ballard, and they dreamt of the sound of the future against…

Kings and Queens of England

    In six episodes this documentary series covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present — almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This program covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those…

Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn

    Documentary about Errol Flynn, the romantic star of dozens of Hollywood swashbucklers, whose real life was even more adventurous than his films. In a life dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, Flynn became notorious for his love affairs, scandals and rebellious nature. But he was also a fine writer of novels and journalism, writing well-reviewed novels, and reporting…