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Post by kathryn on Jul 30, 2017 20:48:40 GMT
Anyone watching this? The description on my TV guide made it sound incredibly dry but there's actually some top theatrical talent involved. Helen Mirren narrating bits, some War Horse, and Russell Tovey and Alfie Boe have just turned up.
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Post by glossie on Jul 30, 2017 21:07:42 GMT
I'm not usually one for these kinds of commemorations. I find them a bit too 'worthy' for my taste but I have to say, I've found this very moving and really engaging. And that choir is stunning!
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 31, 2017 5:53:32 GMT
Very very moving, lest we forget indeed.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 7:46:51 GMT
It's on my list to watch, as a former History teacher I at times have WW1/WW2 fatigue but whenever I watch something like this I remember not only why it's so important to remember these times but actually why I wanted to study and teach history to begin with. I love (if that's the right word) the way they chose to put together these services, and in fact across the board the centenary work has been really excellent.
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Post by stefy69 on Aug 1, 2017 7:59:43 GMT
It's on my list to watch, as a former History teacher I at times have WW1/WW2 fatigue but whenever I watch something like this I remember not only why it's so important to remember these times but actually why I wanted to study and teach history to begin with. I love (if that's the right word) the way they chose to put together these services, and in fact across the board the centenary work has been really excellent. 5 years ago I went on an organised tour of the WWI battlefields and the thing that struck me most was the respect shown to the fallen in the was cemeteries all lovely and clean and fresh flowers on each grave, no mean feat when you consider how many there are. Humbling is the best word I can come up. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 8:18:08 GMT
It's on my list to watch, as a former History teacher I at times have WW1/WW2 fatigue but whenever I watch something like this I remember not only why it's so important to remember these times but actually why I wanted to study and teach history to begin with. I love (if that's the right word) the way they chose to put together these services, and in fact across the board the centenary work has been really excellent. 5 years ago I went on an organised tour of the WWI battlefields and the thing that struck me most was the respect shown to the fallen in the was cemeteries all lovely and clean and fresh flowers on each grave, no mean feat when you consider how many there are. Humbling is the best word I can come up. I've never been to the Battlefields, and it's very much on my 'to do' list- I'm always struck by how informed and respectful the tours, as well as the places themselves are (by reports from friends). |
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