The man alleged to be behind Triad violence in Britain is confronted in this programme in the heart of Hong Kong's red light district. The report reveals how a war between Britain's two strongest Triad factions - the Wo Shing Wo and the ...
Documentary about the ordinary working people of Hong Kong, many of whom live in cramped accommodation and share nothing of the city's wealth. A look at their views on the return of Hong Kong to China, and the likelihood of a convergance of interests ...
I. (Tape 1) Aerial shots from an Army helicopter of Port Stanley, Mount Pleasant Airfield and the coast of East Falkland, including the hulk of the ironclad Lady Elizabeth and a red-hulled ...
Kenya, 1950. A white policeman takes in a murdered black priest's son to live with him and his wife as a houseboy, or "kitchen toto".
A parable about the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
Monthly series of travel and exploration documentaries. This edition visits the elephant training camps in Northern Thailand; a trip to the australian outback to follow a man's search for gold; a look at the Sakkudei of Indonesia; ...
A famous murder case among Kenya's British colonial society in the 1940s.
Documentary in which people involved in the Falklands War, which began five years ago, discuss their views of it, from both the Argentinian and British sides.
Documentary report on the plight of the Vietnam refugees in Hong Kong where for every four that leave the camps five take their places.
Cutting copy, final assembly of the documentary "The Falklands War: The Untold Story" made by Yorkshire Television, transmitted on the fifth anniversary of the conflict, 1 April 1987.
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Against the background of other major events in 1941, the fall of Hong Kong may well have held little significance to the Public in the UK, and yet the grim battles fought over the impassive hills of Hong Kong Island reflected the spirit of the ...
The film covers the following subjects: Shiphandling - Describes the steering and propulsion arrangements and emphasises the unique manoeuvring characteristics of the Ppeacock Class. Seamanship - Identifies the non-standard equipment fitted in the ...
Report on the complexities of the fishing dispute following the Government's imposition of an exlusion zone around the Falkland Islands.
In 1925 the Prince of Wales (Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) was sent to South Africa to persuade the government not to to withdraw frm the British Empire and become a republic. He sailed on the ...
Harry Secombe travels round the countryside of the Falkland Islands.
Third in a documentary series which looks at the realities of economics. This programme looks at the Hong Kong economy and considers whether the unrestricted business life has any lessons for Britain.
Documentary about a small town business in the Scottish borders that exports cashmere sweaters to Hong Kong.
Compilation of highlights of the Queen's visit to Hong Kong in October 1986.
(Sequence 53A) General Mario Benjamin Menendez.
(Sequence 53B) General Mario Benjamin Menendez.
(Sequence 56A) Sergeant Manuel Battista.
(Sequence 79A) David Gompert ...
(Sequence 52A) Lieutenant Sevilla's mother.
(Sequence 60A) Jose Maria Arca (labelled as "Captain Arca").
(Sequence 63A) Captain Carbello.
(Sequence 65A) Lieutenant Ricardo ...
(Sequence 17B) Alan Whitworth.
(Sequence 49) Lieutenant Guillermo Owen Crippa.
(Sequence 61A) Argentine Air Force personnel Jose Julia and Hector Destri.
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Illustrates aspects of Naval life in Hong Kong. It gives a brief history of Hong Kong, shows views of HMS Tamar and scenes of Hong Kong, and covers such items as family accommodation, shopping, LOA (local overseas allowance), recreation, climate and ...
The story of Karen Blixen, who wrote under the name of Isak Dinesen about her experiences in Kenya. She moves to Africa with her husband, investing all her money in a farm which is ultimately unprofitable. Her marriage of convenience deteriorates, ...
The building of Falklands Airport.
