Directing

Liam Dale

Known for

Directing

Credits

56 titles

As a Cornish youth, Liam spent many hours at the seashore, fishing before turning his film making skills towards angling, directing and editing more than 300 fishing programmes before moving into presenting them. In 1997, the BBC offered his first prime-time series on Friday nights, “The Big Catch”, which took viewers around the world with Liam to see some of the largest species known to man being landed on rod and line. Dale directs and produces topics from Jane Austen to ancient steam trains, ghosts and witches to giant fish species.

Known for

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë poster
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Travel back to Victorian Britain and wander the cobbled streets of Haworth to the sites that inspired the great Brontë sisters’ classic novels.

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë

2002

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile poster
6.0

No one comes close to the undisputed master of the macabre and suspense as Alfred Hitchcock. The rotund figure of the smiling, unassuming Englishman is as recognizable as his work, thanks in part to his wonderful cameo appearances and to having crafted such classics like Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, and Dial M For Murder. Hitchcock is a name that no one will soon forget. There is, however, another incredible story to be told here - that of the great director Alfred Hitchcock himself.

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile

2005

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log poster
NR

There is nothing more festive than a fire on a cold winter's night, watching a flickering flame rekindles the spirit of the holiday season. What’s more, the true sense of well-being and relaxation that this can induce is invaluable in the hustle and bustle during the holidays. Welcome to “Christmas Moods by the Fireplace”…pull up a chair, put your feet up and relax to soothing sounds mixed with images of mesmerizing dancing flames. This holiday yule log is everything you need to create the perfect fire in your own living room on your TV or computer, at a push of a button. It is perfect when it’s cold outside or you just want to curl up with the one you love for a special evening. Burning for a restful two hours, this program will not only help you to relax and put the trials and tensions of the day into perspective, it will also warm and comfort the soul in a way that you would not have believed possible from your television set.

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log

2003

No artwork available
9.3

A television documentary about Laurel and Hardy.

Laurel & Hardy: Hats Off

2005

No artwork available
10.0

Tracking the main events of World War II is a truly fascinating experience, and with the help of remarkable archive footage you can literally see for yourself exactly what happened, and when. From the early battles right through to the complexities of the endgame, this extensive series of 24 programmes will help shine a spotlight on a period of history that should never be forgotten. Each episode spans a few months of the conflict, giving the viewer an incredible level of detail into each and every event. From Adolf Hitler marching his troops into Poland on the 1st of September 1939 to the freezing attacks along the Eastern Front; The sweeping Pacific Naval clashes to that fateful day on the 2nd of September 1945 when World War II was brought to a swift end with the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

World War II: Countdown to Victory

2009

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England poster
NR

For centuries the telling of ghost stories has been a much-loved English tradition, and it's not only phantom specters that delight a susceptible audience. Witches, both good and evil have also been included in such terrifying tales for as long as anyone can remember.

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England

2001

Film credits

2000s · 14 titles

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë poster
NR

Travel back to Victorian Britain and wander the cobbled streets of Haworth to the sites that inspired the great Brontë sisters’ classic novels.

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë

2002

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile poster
6.0

No one comes close to the undisputed master of the macabre and suspense as Alfred Hitchcock. The rotund figure of the smiling, unassuming Englishman is as recognizable as his work, thanks in part to his wonderful cameo appearances and to having crafted such classics like Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, and Dial M For Murder. Hitchcock is a name that no one will soon forget. There is, however, another incredible story to be told here - that of the great director Alfred Hitchcock himself.

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile

2005

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log poster
NR

There is nothing more festive than a fire on a cold winter's night, watching a flickering flame rekindles the spirit of the holiday season. What’s more, the true sense of well-being and relaxation that this can induce is invaluable in the hustle and bustle during the holidays. Welcome to “Christmas Moods by the Fireplace”…pull up a chair, put your feet up and relax to soothing sounds mixed with images of mesmerizing dancing flames. This holiday yule log is everything you need to create the perfect fire in your own living room on your TV or computer, at a push of a button. It is perfect when it’s cold outside or you just want to curl up with the one you love for a special evening. Burning for a restful two hours, this program will not only help you to relax and put the trials and tensions of the day into perspective, it will also warm and comfort the soul in a way that you would not have believed possible from your television set.

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log

2003

No artwork available
9.3

A television documentary about Laurel and Hardy.

Laurel & Hardy: Hats Off

2005

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England poster
NR

For centuries the telling of ghost stories has been a much-loved English tradition, and it's not only phantom specters that delight a susceptible audience. Witches, both good and evil have also been included in such terrifying tales for as long as anyone can remember.

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England

2001

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work poster
5.0

Charlie Chaplin's rise to fame in the pioneering days of the film industry is one of the most dramatic rags to riches stories ever told. Follow his success in detail with clips from his movies providing a backdrop to this ‚'Intimate Biography'.

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work

2003

No artwork available
NR

Directed by Liam Dale, (Author of WHY HITLER LOST WORLD WAR II: The Story of How Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely of the WW2 History Journals) explores his book by the same name into the story of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Why Hitler Lost WW2

2008

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler poster
NR

Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008

The Hitler Conspiracies poster
NR

A closer look at those who tried to rid the world of Hitler, including many within his organization. The story of the German Resistance is one that is rarely heard, but the bravery of the conspirators, despite their lack of success in stopping Hitler in his tracks, is nothing short of heroic. In 1944, Operation Valkyrie and Colonel Count Claus von Stauffenberg got within striking distance of assassinating the Fuhrer..

The Hitler Conspiracies

2008

Alexander the Great: Footsteps in the Sand poster
5.0

Visionary warrior, ambitious youth, angry son, ruthless conqueror. Such words have been used to describe Alexander the Great. But who exactly was this proclaimed man? When he set out to conquer the world way back in the 4th Century BC, not even the erstwhile philosophers of Ancient Greece could have predicted that the 20 year old would bend the course of history to his will, and make a name for himself that was never to be forgotten.

Alexander the Great: Footsteps in the Sand

2004

Jack the Ripper's London poster
NR

Merging both modern footage of what remains of the Jack the Ripper murder trail with some of the oldest and least known archive materials captured from police records, press and documents of the time. Some graphic content included. Get a glimpse of unsolved historical murders that went on to create one of the most notorious and famous characters to have never been caught in the last 2 centuries.

Jack the Ripper's London

2002

No artwork available
2.5

There are few characters from literature that take on a life of their own, but Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective, is definitely one of them. Come unlock the mystery of the man behind Sherlock Holmes and witness the birth of the greatest detective of all time in this fascinating, exclusive documentary.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Real Sherlock Holmes

2004

Dog Training the John Fisher Way poster
NR

Heel! When it comes to training, recent developments have improved the lot of our canine companions dramatically. Since the 1990s, a kinder, more reward-based approach has replaced previously harsh training methods. In this program, you'll learn what makes your dog tick, how to view training from your dog's perspective, how to establish a great rapport with your pooch and how to select the right breed for you.

Dog Training the John Fisher Way

2004

H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary poster
5.5

An invading alien race bent on conquering humanity. The fear of the unknown. Intelligent insects, apocalyptic musings, time travel, mutant half-breeds, invisibility formulas, and mad scientists—such is the rich fantasy world imagined by H.G. Wells. With this exciting program, explore the motivations, the societal pressures, and the inspirations behind some of Wells’ most popular works, including “The War of the Worlds.” Learn more about the man whose political and sexual views were just as every bit revolutionary as his fiction. When H.G. Wells began his literary career he both shocked and thrilled the world by exposing the flaws and hypocrisy of Victorian society with his futuristic thinking and alternate views.

H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary

2005

Series credits

Behind the camera

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë poster
NR

Travel back to Victorian Britain and wander the cobbled streets of Haworth to the sites that inspired the great Brontë sisters’ classic novels.

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë

2002

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë poster
NR

Travel back to Victorian Britain and wander the cobbled streets of Haworth to the sites that inspired the great Brontë sisters’ classic novels.

Brontë Country: The Story of Emily, Charlotte & Anne Brontë

2002

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile poster
6.0

No one comes close to the undisputed master of the macabre and suspense as Alfred Hitchcock. The rotund figure of the smiling, unassuming Englishman is as recognizable as his work, thanks in part to his wonderful cameo appearances and to having crafted such classics like Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, and Dial M For Murder. Hitchcock is a name that no one will soon forget. There is, however, another incredible story to be told here - that of the great director Alfred Hitchcock himself.

Alfred Hitchcock: More Than Just a Profile

2005

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log poster
NR

There is nothing more festive than a fire on a cold winter's night, watching a flickering flame rekindles the spirit of the holiday season. What’s more, the true sense of well-being and relaxation that this can induce is invaluable in the hustle and bustle during the holidays. Welcome to “Christmas Moods by the Fireplace”…pull up a chair, put your feet up and relax to soothing sounds mixed with images of mesmerizing dancing flames. This holiday yule log is everything you need to create the perfect fire in your own living room on your TV or computer, at a push of a button. It is perfect when it’s cold outside or you just want to curl up with the one you love for a special evening. Burning for a restful two hours, this program will not only help you to relax and put the trials and tensions of the day into perspective, it will also warm and comfort the soul in a way that you would not have believed possible from your television set.

Christmas Moods by the Fireplace: Holiday Yule Log

2003

No artwork available
9.3

A television documentary about Laurel and Hardy.

Laurel & Hardy: Hats Off

2005

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England poster
NR

For centuries the telling of ghost stories has been a much-loved English tradition, and it's not only phantom specters that delight a susceptible audience. Witches, both good and evil have also been included in such terrifying tales for as long as anyone can remember.

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England

2001

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England poster
NR

For centuries the telling of ghost stories has been a much-loved English tradition, and it's not only phantom specters that delight a susceptible audience. Witches, both good and evil have also been included in such terrifying tales for as long as anyone can remember.

Ghosts and Witches of Olde England

2001

Arthur: King & Country poster
NR

The legend of King Arthur is one of the greatest in English folklore, and tales of brave, chivalrous knights rescuing damsels in distress never fail to thrill and delight audiences of all ages. Even now, King Arthur is more popular than ever, and this program will take you on a fantastic journey of discovery to explore this beloved legend. From the ragged, dramatic cliffs of Tintagel in Cornwall, where it's claimed Arthur was born, to the peaceful serenity of Glastonbury Abbey, where visitors can stumble upon King Arthur's grave, this truly is a remarkable story. Search for the magical ancient island of Avalon, uncover the hill where Arthur and his knights lie sleeping, and piece together the colourful cast of characters that surrounded England's favourite king. Whatever your interest in King Arthur, the intoxicating mix of mythology and fact will prove utterly irresistible.

Arthur: King & Country

2006

Bob Nudd guide to Carp and Tench on the Pole poster
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A large Carp or Tench on a ten meter Pole is one of the most exciting experiences for the coarse fisherman. But how many are successfully landed? Join four times World Coarse Fishing Champion Bob Nudd as he bags fish up to six pounds at the superb Meadowlands Fisheries in the West Midlands. A truly successful session in excellent conditions, giving all pleasure and would be match anglers a superb guide in this latest of the highly acclaimed series of Bob Nudd videos.

Bob Nudd guide to Carp and Tench on the Pole

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Masters of Angling, Featuring Bob Nudd, Bait Secrets Maggot and Caster Fishing poster
NR

When it comes to successful anglers, there are few as consistant as Bob Nudd MBE, four times World Coarse Angling Champion. Respected wherever he fishes, Bob has the ability to read any water at speed, and choosing the right bait is something he does instinctively, and in this film, he will demonstrate how he uses maggot and caster to great effect. With maggots being ideal for tempting so many species to the bank, they are always a popular choice. Bob will show how to present this bait, as well as explaining the use of casters in conjunction with maggots.

Masters of Angling, Featuring Bob Nudd, Bait Secrets Maggot and Caster Fishing

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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of the Macabre poster
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An exciting documentary following in the footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe to discover the mystery behind the man who wrote such classics as "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," and countless others.

Edgar Allan Poe: Master of the Macabre

2009

Reflexology: Awakening the Foot's Reflex Point to Bring Health & Well-Being - A Day at the Spa Collection poster
NR

This program has been designed to give you insight into Reflexology as a valuable health care option, not only explaining how it works, but also demonstrating ways in which it can be incorporated into everyday life.

Reflexology: Awakening the Foot's Reflex Point to Bring Health & Well-Being - A Day at the Spa Collection

2004

Christmas Treasures: Discover the History & Origins of the Season's Greatest Traditions poster
NR

“A Christmas to Treasure” brings together the very best the season has to offer from all over the world. Discover how Santa Claus got his red coat, why we hang up stockings, where the traditional Christmas tree came from and why we eat, drink and make merry throughout the holiday. The magic of Christmas has been captured in this program for the whole family, to thrill everyone from the very young to the young-at-heart. This is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of Christmas past and look forward to a very happy Christmas present with all the hope of Christmas future.

Christmas Treasures: Discover the History & Origins of the Season's Greatest Traditions

2005

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10.0

As angling becomes ever more popular, the types of bait tried and tested have also developed to maximise any potential catch. However, selecting the best bait for any given water is fast becoming a skill in its own right, and there's nobody better qualified to offer advice on this subject than Four Times World Coarse Angling Champion, Bob Nudd MBE. In this 60 minute dvd he explains how to use Meat on the Pole in order to catch bigger fish. Traditionally Luncheon Meat is the preferred bait of many anglers, as they can add their own colours and flavours for a bespoke offering, although here he demonstrates that with a little imagination there are plenty of alternative options.

Masters of Angling, featuring Bob Nudd, Bait Secrets Meat on the Pole

2010

Cary Grant: A Gentleman's Gentleman poster
10.0

More than just a pretty face, suave screen legend Cary Grant brought depth and heart to his roles, from the dramatic North by Northwest to the hilarious Bringing Up Baby. A documentary of Grant's life.

Cary Grant: A Gentleman's Gentleman

2005

Masters of Angling, Featuring Bob Nudd, Commercial Carp Tactics, Pole up in the Water poster
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Whether you're an experienced angler or a complete novice, Pole Fishing up in the water can produce devistatingly good results, and who better to explain this valuable technique thant four times World coarse Angling Champion, Bob Nudd MBE. Bob demonstrates how to fish shallow, and when you know the tricks of the trade, you can bag a keepnet full of fish in a surprisingly short time. See for yourself exactly how it's done, from selecting a suitable location through to feeding the swin, and then enjoy watching the master in action, bringing fish to the bank in rapid succession.

Masters of Angling, Featuring Bob Nudd, Commercial Carp Tactics, Pole up in the Water

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The History & Art of the Geisha poster
NR

Veiled in mystery, the secret society of the Japanese geisha has fascinated Westerners for centuries. This revealing program charts the history and art of the geisha, from the society's all-male origins to the beautiful kimono-clad women trained from childhood to carry on the age-old tradition. Exploring the contemporary practice of the craft as well as its surrounding controversy, this program offers an enlightening look into the geisha culture.

The History & Art of the Geisha

2005

Pirates: Dead Men Tell Their Tales - The True Story of the Pirates of the Caribbean, A Documentary poster
8.8

Step back in time and sort fact from fiction and discover the magic of the real Pirates of the Caribbean - investigating the stories of Blackbeard, Sir Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, including the notorious women Pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

Pirates: Dead Men Tell Their Tales - The True Story of the Pirates of the Caribbean, A Documentary

2006

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work poster
5.0

Charlie Chaplin's rise to fame in the pioneering days of the film industry is one of the most dramatic rags to riches stories ever told. Follow his success in detail with clips from his movies providing a backdrop to this ‚'Intimate Biography'.

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work

2003

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work poster
5.0

Charlie Chaplin's rise to fame in the pioneering days of the film industry is one of the most dramatic rags to riches stories ever told. Follow his success in detail with clips from his movies providing a backdrop to this ‚'Intimate Biography'.

Charlie Chaplin: His Life & Work

2003

No artwork available
NR

Although British history may seem prim, this doc reveals a past filled with shocking murders, alarming liaisons, and stunning betrayals.

British Royal Scandals and Conspiracies

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Reiki: The Power of Touch & The Art of the Healing Hand - A Day at the Spa Collection poster
NR

Reiki translates from Japanese as "universal life force" and it evokes the flow of positive energy in all living beings. Discover the principles of Reiki and learn how to use the force of Reiki for your own benefit and the well-being.

Reiki: The Power of Touch & The Art of the Healing Hand - A Day at the Spa Collection

2004

No artwork available
NR

Directed by Liam Dale, (Author of WHY HITLER LOST WORLD WAR II: The Story of How Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely of the WW2 History Journals) explores his book by the same name into the story of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Why Hitler Lost WW2

2008

Napoleon: A Dealer in Hope poster
NR

Documentary about the influence Napoleon has had on the modern world.

Napoleon: A Dealer in Hope

2006

America in World War II poster
NR

Follow the fascinating story of America's journey into World War II and discover the remarkable, selfless courage and bravery of Americans both at home and abroad that literally turned the tide of the war against Adolf Hitler.

America in World War II

2005

Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils to Enhance Wellness and Vitality - A Day at the Spa Collection poster
NR

Discover more about Aromatherapy with the help of a very experienced Aromatherapist, a range of the most popular essential oils are explained and the best ways in which to use them.

Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils to Enhance Wellness and Vitality - A Day at the Spa Collection

2004

Jack the Ripper: Conspiracies poster
8.0

There was a time when just the whisper of the name "Jack the Ripper" struck terror into the hearts of the brave. It was autumn, the fall of 1888, and an evil monster, responsible for committing a series of gruesome murders, was stalking the streets of London. The crimes have never been solved to this day and the story of "Jack the Ripper" is still the stuff of nightmare.

Jack the Ripper: Conspiracies

2002

No artwork available
NR

Take a look at some of the steamiest, most scandalous romances throughout British history. From Henry VIII to Charles II, and beyond.

Royal Romances of the British Monarchy

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The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler poster
NR

Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler poster
NR

Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008

The Hitler Conspiracies poster
NR

A closer look at those who tried to rid the world of Hitler, including many within his organization. The story of the German Resistance is one that is rarely heard, but the bravery of the conspirators, despite their lack of success in stopping Hitler in his tracks, is nothing short of heroic. In 1944, Operation Valkyrie and Colonel Count Claus von Stauffenberg got within striking distance of assassinating the Fuhrer..

The Hitler Conspiracies

2008

The Hitler Conspiracies poster
NR

A closer look at those who tried to rid the world of Hitler, including many within his organization. The story of the German Resistance is one that is rarely heard, but the bravery of the conspirators, despite their lack of success in stopping Hitler in his tracks, is nothing short of heroic. In 1944, Operation Valkyrie and Colonel Count Claus von Stauffenberg got within striking distance of assassinating the Fuhrer..

The Hitler Conspiracies

2008

Alexander the Great: Footsteps in the Sand poster
5.0

Visionary warrior, ambitious youth, angry son, ruthless conqueror. Such words have been used to describe Alexander the Great. But who exactly was this proclaimed man? When he set out to conquer the world way back in the 4th Century BC, not even the erstwhile philosophers of Ancient Greece could have predicted that the 20 year old would bend the course of history to his will, and make a name for himself that was never to be forgotten.

Alexander the Great: Footsteps in the Sand

2004

Indian Head Massage: An Ancient Beauty Treatment Enhancing Wellness Throughout the Whole Body - A Day at the Spa Collection poster
NR

Take a journey of discovery and learn all about Indian Head Massage and watch a very experienced practitioner show what to expect when you get a massage. You will also learn plenty of helpful tips for using the most effective techniques.

Indian Head Massage: An Ancient Beauty Treatment Enhancing Wellness Throughout the Whole Body - A Day at the Spa Collection

2004

Bob Nudd guide to Whip Fishing poster
NR

There is no better method for fast and active coarse fishing than on the "Whip". Both pleasure and match anglers can truly benefit from joining four times world Coarse Angling Chanpion bob Nudd, as he "bags up" at the superb Meadowlands Fisheries in the West Midlands. Filmed in early April, Bob shows that the techniques that have taken him to the top of the match fishing world are not limited by season, water temperature or conditions as he explains in his usual effective and entertaining style his personal approach to successful Whip Fishing.

Bob Nudd guide to Whip Fishing

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - A Documentary poster
10.0

Documentary about "Frankenstein" author Marry Shelley and the various influences that lead her to create the mythical scientist and his monster.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - A Documentary

2007

Jack the Ripper's London poster
NR

Merging both modern footage of what remains of the Jack the Ripper murder trail with some of the oldest and least known archive materials captured from police records, press and documents of the time. Some graphic content included. Get a glimpse of unsolved historical murders that went on to create one of the most notorious and famous characters to have never been caught in the last 2 centuries.

Jack the Ripper's London

2002

Jack the Ripper's London poster
NR

Merging both modern footage of what remains of the Jack the Ripper murder trail with some of the oldest and least known archive materials captured from police records, press and documents of the time. Some graphic content included. Get a glimpse of unsolved historical murders that went on to create one of the most notorious and famous characters to have never been caught in the last 2 centuries.

Jack the Ripper's London

2002

Mary Queen of Scots: The Red Queen poster
NR

There are few women in history to have truly stood the test of time but the romance surrounding the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots has ensured that her story lives on to intrigue and fascinate each new generation.

Mary Queen of Scots: The Red Queen

2014

No artwork available
7.0

Travel the globe with Liam Dale, your narrator for "Capital Cities of the World," as he guides you through Tokyo and Moscow.

Escape: Capital Cities Of The World - Tokyo And Moscow

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