Ian Hislop

The Secret of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

The Secret of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

The Secret of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

IMDb: 7.7
2016
89min

Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Described as the ‘greatest ‘great’ piece ever written,’ its opening notes are among the most recognisable in history. But no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece. The traditional wisdom is that he is railing against fate and his deafness. But John Eliot believes the music expresses Beethoven’s belief in the French Revolution. This is turbulent music from a turbulent man living in a turbulent age. John Eliot and Ian Hislop bring to life the exciting and dangerous times that shaped Beethoven personally and creatively.

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Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors

Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors

Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors

IMDb: 7.5
2017
93min

This illuminating documentary examines the aftermath of Princess Diana’s tragic death and the tense, dramatic week leading up to her funeral

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Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

IMDb: 7.5
1990
min

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

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