Rick Steves (American Public Television) will get an insider's view of London from Gillian Chadwick, a certified blue badge guide. She and Rick share pointers on what's new and how to get the most out of this crowded, expensive, and amazing city. A 25-minute video of HD quality. Reuploaded Thanks to hissouf
The sparky and touching tale of a working-class student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor.
Written and Adapted by Willy Russell.
Full-cast dramatisation starring Laura Dos Santos and Bill Nighy.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: Saturday 08 October 2011
'Educating Rita' portrays a working-class Liverpool woman's hunger for education. It premiered in London, in 1980 and won the Society for West End Theatres (SWET) award for Best Comedy of the Year. It was made into a highly successful film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters and won the 1983 BAFTA award for Best Film.
The guide has 134 colour illustrations and location descriptions to help one decide what to see in one or two day outings. Includes a map of Central London. The front and back covers have fold outs, each has14 colorslide-sized pictures of London.
Pepys: Fire of London (Dramatized) In Pudding Lane, on 2 September, after a day of slaving over a hot oven, Thomas Farrinor, baker to King Charles II, went to bed unaware that his oven was still alight. The smouldering embers ignited some nearby firewood and by 1 o'clock in the morning his house was ablaze. A strong wind on that September morning ensured that sparks flew everywhere . . . Samuel Pepys' diary of the following days, dramatised by Hattie Naylor, reveals the unfolding drama.
