AuthorBBC Audiobooks
NarratorTim Piggott-Smith
Duration4h 53m
CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, History
Key StageA Level
PublisherBBC Audiobooks
VersionAbridged
Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is interwoven with an illuminating commentary by the historian Joanna Bourke. Published in ten volumes, Eyewitness examines the role and the life of the British people in each decade of the century. Between the onset of the Depression in 1930 and the outbreak of war in 1939, social and political divisions deepened. Soaring unemployment, wage cuts and the Means Test humiliated workers, and discontent showed itself in mass demonstrations such as the Jarrow March. Fascism gained a toe-hold in the UK with Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists, and in 1936 the rival ideologies of fascism and communism found a battleground in the Spanish Civil War. The decade provided few moments of celebration. Fred Perry won the Men's Singles title at Wimbledon, and the coronation of George VI was a joyous occasion, but it was to be the last for some time. Voices such as Churchill and Chamberlain remind us of the political mood, but it is the testament of ordinary people buffeted by events beyond their control that are the most telling. Thought-provoking and moving, these are the voices of the past, speaking to the present.
Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1980-1989
Author: Joanna Bourke
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 58m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
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Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesThe 99p Challenge Series 3, Book 5
Duration 26m
It's back! the Radio Four panel game that's not about sport, music, television, advertising, books, hats or gardening. Just funny rounds with funny ideas. Here are some quotes from last year's series: "The laughter that's worth every penny" Simon Garfield in The Mail On Sunday. "A hugely enjoyable addition to the comedy panel game genre" Heat magaz...
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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1950-1959
Author: Joanna Bourke
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 37m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1920-1929
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 3h 39m
Tim Pigott-Smith presents a unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, Eyewitness provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there. Tim Pigott-Smith weaves together fascinating reminiscences taken from the BBC archives - many previously unbroa...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 6
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this sixth series, guests (and hosts) include Jo Brand, Barry Cryer, Mark Thomas, Al...
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Doctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume Two
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 2
Duration 9h 57m
Seven stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This second volume of readings features: The Planet of the Daleks - read by Jon Pertwee Warriors of the Deep - read by Peter Davison Vengeance on Varos - read by Colin Baker The Novel of the Film - read by Paul McGann Earth and Beyond - three original short stories read by Paul...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 7
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this seventh series, guests (and hosts) include Marcus Brigstocke, Clive Anderson, J...
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Chain Reaction: Complete Series 5
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 47m
Chain Reaction' is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this fifth series, guests (and hosts) include Jenny clair, Jimmy Carr, Matt Lucas,...
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Eyewitness: A History of the Twentieth Century In Sound 1960-1969
Author: Joanna Bourke
Author Joanna Bourke
Narrator Tim Piggott-Smith
Duration 4h 35m
Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the twentieth century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Eyewitness provides a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear the events of the century described by those who saw them happen. A wealth of BBC archive recordings, some never previously broadcast, is i...
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Doctor Who: Tales From the Tardis Volume One
Author: BBC Audiobooks
Author BBC Audiobooks
Narrator Various
SeriesTales from the Tardis, Book 1
Duration 9h 30m
Twelve stories of excitement and adventure in distant times and places! This first volume of readings features: The Curse of Peladon - read by Jon Pertwee Kinda - read by Peter Davison Attack of the Cybermen - read by Colin Baker Out of the Darkness - three stories read by Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant Short Trips - six original short stor...
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