Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
The Economist
KAL: Trouble in paradise
Our cartoonist, Kal, has just won the prestigious Berryman Award for editorial cartoons, making him the first cartoonist to have won the award twice. Discover the inner workings of Kal’s mind as he offers his take on the leaked “Paradise...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Victorians
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Curated Video
Certain tax cuts are set to expire next year. Here's what that means
Certain tax cuts are set to expire at the end of next year, and that could mean 'a mixed bag of pros and cons' according to Jared Feldman, a tax advisor at accounting firm Anchin. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
Wealthier consumers, boosted by strong gains in income, home equity and stock market wealth, have increasingly been driving retail spending and powering the U.S. economy. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo says cutting taxes on the wealthy doesn't work, leaves others behind
Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo says cutting taxes on the wealthy doesn't work and tends to leave others behind. She said Americans are "barely getting by" right now. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Cleverly says UK’s goodwill towards migrants ‘not a bottomless font’
James Cleverly has said the UK’s goodwill towards migrants “is not a bottomless font” as he argued wealthy nations must help developing ones avoid “haemorrhaging” people. In a major speech in New York on Tuesday, the Home Secretary said...
Bloomberg
ANZ on China Economy: 'Deflation Story Is Coming'
Raymond Yeung, chief Greater China economist at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, discusses the state of the world's second-largest economy and policies. The central bank ramped up its monetary stimulus to help spur the economy amid...
British Movietone
INDUSTRIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
The Prime Minister paid a special visit of inspection to the Rolls-Royce works at Derby, where an important addition is a six million pound plant for making high altitude tests of aero engines. Also scenes of the harnessing of the River...
British Movietone
BLOODSTOCK SALES
The best of British Bloodstock changes hands for record prices at the Newmarket December Sales. Sir Ivor foals are averaging over twenty thousand guineas. Among the bidders - The Aga Khan and buyers from all over the world. Disclaimer:...
British Movietone
Attempt Is Planned On Baby Car Record
G Eyston hopes to beat own 118.38 mph mark in ""Magic Midget"" which he tests at Abingdon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
THE MOTOR SHOW -
The Duke of Kent opens the Motor show at Earls Court. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
British Movietone
SHAKESPEARE DAY AT STRATFORD -
The birthday of the Bard is celebrated in Stratford-on-Avon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
British Movietone
CALCUTTA PAGEANTRY FOR VICEROY'S CUP -
Lord and Lady Linlithgow drive down the Course, Ascot style, before the Viceroy's Cup at Calcutta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
British Movietone
LORD BEAVERBROOK'S MESSAGE -
Lord Beaverbrook talks about the Anglo-American Mission to Moscow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
British Movietone
GOVERNMENT SPEED-UP CAUSES CHANGES -
Lord Beaverbrook leaves the Ministry of Aircraft Production to become Minister of State. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
EASTER '44 -
To mark the fifth Easter of the war Movietone visited Margate. Everywhere was closed and no holiday makers thronged the sea front. With seaside holidays out of bounds other events attracted large crowds, such as those who enjoyed a day...
British Movietone
MAHARAJA OF JAIPUR'S FUNERAL
An impressive funeral for one of the richest men in the world - the Maharaja of Jaipur. His body was flown home after his death at a polo match in England to be burned on a ceremonial funeral pyre. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
RUNNING OF THE 127TH GRAND NATIONAL - COLOUR SPECIAL
The 1971 Grand National and a big field of 38 gather to do battle in the toughest test for horses and jockeys ever devised. Four miles, 856 yards and 30 gruelling jumps. Movietone follows the demanding race from the rails capturing the...
British Movietone
MAHARAJA OF JAIPUR'S DURBAR
Scenes of great splendour were witnessed on the occasion of the Maharaja of Jaipur's Silver Jubilee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
DURBAR IN JAIPUR
The Festival of Dussehra is marked in Jaipur with a Durbar, where tribute is paid to the Maharaja. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
British Movietone
The 'Woolworth' Baby.
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British Movietone
THE FIRST LORD'S FIGHTING SPEECH -
Lord Nuffield welcomes guest to the ""Anchor Day"" luncheon. The First Sea Lord, Mr Alexander, addressed the gathering. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
US AMBULANCES FOR GREAT BRITAIN -
Aid from America a Dental Ambulance is handed over. In Windsor Mr Kennedy hands over an ambulance donated by his wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...