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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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- 1. The Birth of the NewsNow viewing2011-08-181hFor more than half a century, the film and newsreel company British Pathé documented almost every aspect of everyday life in Britain and around the world.
- 2. The Voice of Pathé2011-08-251hThe company's output really came into its own during the Second World War, when the distinctively clipped and relentlessly chipper commentaries by its announcer Bob Danvers-Walker provided stirring encouragement during the Blitz - and offered authoritative advice on how housewives struggling to feed their families on the ration could overcome privation and to 'make do and mend'.
- 3. Entertaining Britain2011-09-011hWhile the company was famous for its pioneering news reports, it also produced immensely popular 'cinemagazines', which entertained cinemagoers for decades.
- 4. Around the World2011-09-081hIn the age before mass tourism made international travel affordable and accessible to most of us, their sumptuous travelogues and anthropological documentaries offered British cinemagoers a rare opportunity to glimpse faraway worlds.
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Is The Story of British Pathe available to watch online?
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How many seasons does The Story of British Pathe have?
The Story of British Pathe has 1 season and 4 episodes.
When did The Story of British Pathe first air?
The Story of British Pathe first aired in 2011.
Is The Story of British Pathe still running?
Yes, The Story of British Pathe is an ongoing series.
What genre is The Story of British Pathe?
The Story of British Pathe is classified as Documentary.