GABRIEL GATEHOUSE is a journalist and broadcaster. The former International Editor of Newsnight and co-host of Ukrainecast on BBC Sounds, he has reported from almost every recent conflict around the world, from Ukraine to Syria, Libya to Iraq. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, most recently the 2023 Broadcasting Press Guild (for The Coming Storm podcast) and the 2020 Foreign Press Association award for his coverage of the Hong Kong protests. He has reported extensively from the United States on the rise and fall of Donald Trump. His podcast, The Coming Storm, which launched in January 2022 to critical acclaim, was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism.>
Charles Dickens died half way through writing "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", and ever since speculation has been rife as to how the tale might have unfolded. This title indicates how the great author might have finished this masterpiece, drawing from those leads a modern story of obsessive love, betrayal and murder.
Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as the master of observation with this series of 12 groundbreaking monologues, originally filmed for BBC Television. At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, Talking Heads is widely regarded as a modern classic. This edition, which contains the complete collection of Talking Heads , as well as his earlier monologue, A Woman of No Importance , is a celebration of Alan Bennett''s finest work.
Discover the enchanting essence of authentic French home cooking with the man who introduced us to it.
Fifty years ago Rick Stein first set foot in France. Now, he returns to the food and cooking he loves the most ... and makes us fall in love with French food all over again.
In search of the new French Idyll, Rick's meandering quest through the byways and back roads of rural France sees him pick up inspiration from Normandy to rural Provence. With characteristic passion and joie de vivre, Rick serves up incredible recipes: chicken stuffed with mushrooms and Comte, grilled bream with aioli from the Languedoc coast, a duck liver parfait bursting with flavour, and a recipe for the most perfect raspberry tart plus much, much more.
France is the culinary cradle of Europe, blessed with exquisite food and wine, and it's born a generation of classical cooks. We think we know French cooking, but we are about to discover true, rustic French cooking: simple fare, wonderful ingredients, all perfectly assembled.
In Secret France, Rick goes off road through hidden towns and sleepy villages to discover the true heart of the enchanting country that had the biggest influence on his cooking. Through vibrant, fresh and uncomplicated recipes he finds the true essence of a food so universally loved, and far easier to recreate than you think.
Planet Earth III will feature a host of exclusive photography, which includes - for the first time - a human element in each natural habitat, highlighting just how much our natural world has been irrevocably changed by humanity.>
Live and let drive.
Bond Cars: The Definitive History is a lavish celebration of the cars that also became the stars alongside the world''s most famous fictional spy. Featuring exclusive and priceless assets such as the original call sheets, technical drawings and story-boards, accompanied by previously unpublished photography and exclusive interviews, we put you behind the wheel of every car driven by 007 on film.
With insights from the producers and keepers of the Bond flame, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli as well as Daniel Craig and special effects and action vehicles supervisor and veteran of 15 Bond films, Chris Corbould, this is the story of cinema''s greatest icon, told through the prism of the legendary cars he has driven.
A cookbook describing the techniques needed to create traditional French food, and demonstrating 40 simple-to-follow versions of the most well-known dishes. With step-by-step instructions and colour photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish, all 40 recipes are quick and easy to prepare, and use readily available ingredients.
''Over my 55-year career, I''ve seen British cuisine transform. What we have now is an amalgam of our own rich repertoire of dishes, and the food and flavours of so many different cultures from the people who have made Britain their home - from meat and two veg to Pad Thai noodles. We have today what I believe is one of the most exciting cuisines in the world'' - Rick Stein
Accompanying the major new BBC2 series, Rick Stein''s Food Stories is an exciting collection of new classics that celebrate modern Britain. Rick''s recipes reflect his mouth-watering and heartfelt exploration of today''s British cuisine and how different cultures have influenced the nation''s evolving palate.
Rick highlights traditional favourites such as Bangers and champ with red wine gravy, Crumpets with potted shrimp, and Tattie scones with smoked salmon and puts his twist on new food and flavours that have come to our shores, including Kubo pork belly adobo, Arroz roja and Paneer jalfrezi.
With stunning food and location photography, Rick Stein''s Food Stories also shines a spotlight on talented food heroes from all over the country, from food growers and producers to immigrant home cooks and rebellious young chefs. Let Rick take you on a delicious journey through our joyous and ever-changing food scene.
From lions hunting as a pride to penguins huddling together to keep from freezing in the bitter Antarctic winter, many animals are dependent on complex social relationships for their survival. Powerful dynasties lay claim to vast swathes of territory, fighting off rivals and securing their hunting grounds for generations to come.
Dynasties offers an immersive insight into the shifting hierarchies of animal families. Each chapter follows a different dynasty, from the Marsh Lions of the Masai Mara to rival packs of painted wolves, from a tiger protecting her newborn cubs to a chimpanzee troop and the penguin colonies of the Antarctic. Alongside tender moments when bonds are strengthened through grooming and play, the book charts the rivalries that tip the balance of power, when family members turn against each other and younger animals grow strong enough to challenge for control.
With over 200 stunning photographs and insights from the crew of the BBC series, Dynasties reveals in astonishing detail the intricate social lives of our planet's most fascinating animals.
Great British Menu has become a British institution, showcasing the nation''s top chefs as they put their hearts on a plate and compete for a spot in a glorious British banquet. To celebrate the show''s 20th anniversary, Great British Menu brings together showstopping recipes from the show''s entire run - starters, fish courses, mains and desserts from chefs at the top of their game, representing every region of the British Isles.
From a ''Firefly'' vegan golden beetroot tart to a truffled croque monsieur; Cornish seafood hotpot to turbot with strawberries and cream; Tom Kerridge''s slow cooked duck with duck fat chips and gravy to Desperate Dan''s Cow Pie; a white chocolate mushroom filled with cherry and sesame to Marcus Wareing''s custard tart with garibaldi biscuits - this is British cooking like you''ve never seen it before.
There was a German bomber flying right towards us - a Dornier, one of their biggest. It was so low we could see the pilot flying it and the gunner in the nose of the bomber pointing his machine gun at us...Schoolboy in Kent, during the Battle of Britain
My legs pressed harder around my father''s waist; my arms nearly choked him. The humming of Japanese aircraft was loud enough for everyone to hear now, and panic spread like ink on a blotter.
Child saying goodbye to her parents, Singapore 1942
In the early 2000s, the BBC set up one of its biggest oral history archives, recording the lives and experiences of the ordinary people who lived through World War Two. It amounted to 47,000 testimonies and over 400 diaries and letters, all of which have remained hidden in the archives for twenty years - until now.
In The People''s War, John Willis unearths untold stories of everyday bravery, moments of terror, and tales of life-affirming community, that guide us through the years of the Second World War. From soldiers in North Africa and prisoners of war in East Asia, to evacuees in the British countryside and women in the factories, The People''s War is a truly ambitious and comprehensive journey through a devastating and pivotal period of our history, as you''ve never read before.
Follow the remarkable stories of ordinary individuals who lived, fought, grieved, loved, and survived through World War Two.
The Cold War is one of the furthest-reaching and longest-lasting conflicts in modern history. It spanned the globe - from Greece to China, Hungary to Cuba - and lasted for almost half a century. It has shaped political relations to this day, drawing new physical and ideological boundaries between East and West.
In this meticulously researched account, Bridget Kendall explores the Cold War through the eyes of those who experienced it first-hand. Alongside in-depth analysis that explains the historical and political context, the book draws on exclusive interviews with individuals who lived through the conflict's key events, offering a variety of perspectives that reveal how the Cold War was experienced by ordinary people. From pilots making food drops during the Berlin Blockade and Japanese fishermen affected by H-bomb testing to families fleeing the Korean War and children whose parents were victims of McCarthy's Red Scare, The Cold War covers the full geographical and historical reach of the conflict.
The Cold War is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how the tensions of the last century have shaped the modern world, and what it was like to live through them.
Presents a collection of wildlife nature photographs. This book showcases more than 120 images from the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. It offers various photographs whose range of subjects and styles is diverse - from abstract nature images to animal behaviour and portraits to environmental reportage.
We have arrived in the future, and we're not wearing silver space suits to work or eating pills instead of food, we can look back with some amusement on "Tomorrow's World". This book recalls the best of TW's occasional successes and frequent failures.
Offers the author's personal take on the most important and influential period of our national past. Using the paintings of the era as the starting point, this title explores themes of family, urban life, industry, empire, and imagination to uncover truths (and explode some myths) about Victorian Britain.
An illustrated study of animal behaviour, exploring the key groups of animals that inhabit this planet and their survival strategies. It helps you learn how fish can be the most caring of parents, how cuttlefish seduce with colour, how penguin chicks learn the hard way and how monkeys and apes teach their young to use tools.
Showcases more than 120 images from the 2009 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition - one of the most prestigious event of its kind. This book features a range of subjects and styles from abstract nature images to animal behaviour and portraits to environmental reportage.
With idiosyncratic essays, this volume is for lovers of both art and social history. It contains pieces on artists as diverse as David Hockney, Rembrandt and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and on such subjects as the 'unforgettable peculiarity' of Stanley Spencer.
Presents salads devised by the team at "BBC Good Food Magazine." Containing 101 recipes using seasonal produce, this book covers various ideas combining intriguing ingredients and flavours. The recipes are accompanied by pictures so that cooks can easily follow the instructions and achieve results.
Featuring tips and secrets, this book aims to ensure that every dish is a success. It shows the reader what can be done ahead, what can be frozen and how to cheat successfully when the chips are down. It includes over 80 festive recipes, all photographed, and also features the Christmas day feast with timeplan.
From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, this collection is meant for wildlife enthusiasts and fans of world-class photography. It features 90-100 images of nature, from animal behavior and portraits, to underwater scenes, landscapes and abstract compositions. Each is accompanied by a caption that includes photographic details.
A guide to gardening throughout the year, this title is relaeased to coincide with a BBC2 6 x 30 television series. It is about knowing what you should be doing in your garden, when, and why. Month by month Alan gives us the low-down on how to keep your garden looking its best.
