The Story of British Pathé
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The Story of British Pathé

Network:BBC Four

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Aired on Sep 8, 2011, 8:00 PM

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Description

Series delving into film and newsreel company British Pathé's treasure trove of images, which documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world in the 20th century.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
August 18, 2011
Ended
September 8, 2011
Schedule
Thursday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 4 Episodes)

The Birth of the News

Series delving into film company British Pathé's vast store of images. This episode looks at the work of the buccaneering cameramen behind Pathé's newsreels.

Aug 18, 2011

60 min

The Voice of Pathé

A look at how British Pathé's output came into its own in the Second World War, when its commentaries provided stirring encouragement during the Blitz.

Aug 25, 2011

60 min

Entertaining Britain

Series drawing from film/newsreel company British Pathe's archive looks at its cinemagazines, such as Pathe Pictorial, Eve's Film Review and Pathetone Weekly.

Sep 1, 2011

60 min

Around the World

Series drawing from British Pathe's archive looks at how, in the age before mass tourism, it captivated audiences with enthralling stories from overseas.

Sep 8, 2011

60 min

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