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Article offering a review of the programme, and comparing it to other notable political satires.
http://aerialtelly.co.uk/thick-of-it.php
Hadrian's Wall
Following Trajan's expansionist policy, Hadrian tried to consolidate the Roman empire and strengthen it by such means as this great fortified wall. Illustrated article from About.com, with links.
http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa060600a.htm
Trefor Owen Clogs
Canterbury clogmaker offers advice on buying clogs and an article on clog making.
http://apriori.net/paz/tref.html
Guardian Unlimited: Mark Lawson on Marion and Geoff
Article compares the monologues to those of Alan Bennett.
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,11710,1381587,00.html
The Marrying of Anne of Cleves
Academic article focusing on the marriage of Henry VIII to his fourth wife.
http://assets.cambridge.org/0521770378/sample/0521770378WSC00.pdf
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Article from the British Medical Journal examining studies into the prevalence of autism. Includes references to works cited.
http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/312/7027/327
Britannia: William I, The Conqueror
Biographical article and links to related information, including the Battle of Hastings, and the ten laws established by William after the Norman conquest.
http://britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon22.html
Britannia: William II, Rufus the Red
Biographical article and links to related information.
http://britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon23.html
The Rise and Fall of the Conservative Party
Extensive article on the history of the party.
http://britishhistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa042001a.htm
Repeal of the British Corn Laws
An article from the 1851 edition of the United States Democratic Review.
http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/pageviewer?frames=1&coll=moa&view=50&root=%2Fmoa%2Fusde%2Fusde0029%2F&tif=00397.TIF&cite=http%3A%2F%2Fcdl.library.cornell.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmoa%2Fmoa-cgi%3Fnotisid%3DAGD1642-0029-124
Little Horwood WW11 Aerodrome
An article giving details and photo of this war time training base.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/emerson00/air_little_horwood.html
Mursley Water Tower
An historic article about an aircraft crashing into the tower killing 4 crew during WW11.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/emerson00/air_mursley_tower.html
Dept. Electra House - Gawcott Radio Station
Article on the WW11 radio station set up in a village field to transmit propaganda programmes.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/emerson00/pid_gawcott.html
Whaddon Hall
Historic article on the property, once verging a stately home, then number one communications centre during WW11, now luxury flats.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/emerson00/pid_whaddon_hall.html
Wellsmead First School
History of the school from its 1971. Newspaper articles and interesting stories, a virtual tour, picture gallery and an article on their famous pupil Olympic athlete Derek Redmond.
http://clutch.open.ac.uk/schools/wellsmead00/home.html
Clifford's Tower - Massacre at York (1190)
Historical article about Clifford's Tower and the massacre of Jews in the 12th century.
http://ddickerson.igc.org/cliffords-tower.html
Queen Victoria
Biographical article, pictures, quotations, book lists by category and links.
http://die_meistersinger.tripod.com/victoria.html
Wikipedia - 2DTV
Article providing an overview of the programme, with a list of the various celebrities and public figures satirized by the show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2DTV
Wikipedia - Alistair Cooke
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article offers his biography and a bibliography of books he's written.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Cooke
Wikipedia.org - 'Allo 'Allo
Article covering both the television and stage versions of the show. With links to related information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allo_allo
Wikipedia: At Last the 1948 Show.
Article outlining the show's influence on light entertainment programming, and its disappearance from the televisual archives.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_Last_the_1948_Show
Wikipedia
Article about the 1984 clash between miners and police in Orgreave.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Orgreave
The Battle of Prestonpans
Wikipedia article on the battle of 1745, which was the first significant conflict in the second Jacobite Rising.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Prestonpans
Wikipedia - Blackadder
In-depth article examining each of the four series, and their impact on popular culture. With links to fan pages and related resources.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackadder
Wikipedia: Black Books
Article containing an overview of the show, character profiles, episode guides, trivia and links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Books
Wikipedia - Brass Eye
Article examining the original series and the 2001 special. With screen captures and links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_Eye
Burley-in-Wharfedale
Article profiling the community from Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burley-in-Wharfedale
Wikipedia - Charles, Prince of Wales
Extensive hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the future King.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles,_Prince_of_Wales
Wikipedia - Civil Partnership Act 2004
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article offers an overview.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Partnership_Act_2004
Cockney Rhyming Slang
An encyclopedia article on Cockney Rhyming Slang, with examples.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockney_rhyming_slang
Wikipedia: Comic Relief
Encyclopedia article explains how the charity developed, and provides details of the bi-annual events.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Relief
Wikipedia: Corn Laws
Article from the open source encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_Laws
Cragg Coiners
Wikipedia article about a band of counterfeiters who produced fake gold coins in the late 18th century to supplement small incomes from weaving.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cragg_Coiners
Wikipedia - David Blunkett
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article profiles the Labour MP's personal and political life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blunkett
Wikipedia - David McKie
Encyclopedia article offers a brief biography including a bibliography of books he's written.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McKie
Emley Moor
Article on Wikipedia about the TV mast and its predecessors.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emley_Moor
Wikipedia: Extras
Article containing a synopsis of the programme, an episode guide, trivia, a list of regular and guest cast, and links to related material.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extras_%28sitcom%29
Wikipedia - George Monbiot
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article includes the Global Justice Movement campaigner's achievements as an author, journalist and academic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Monbiot
Wikipedia - Green Wing
Concise article with links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Wing
Wikipedia: Have I Got News for You
Article offering an overview of the programme, with a list of panelists and guest presenters, links, running jokes and details of some infamous moments.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_I_Got_News_For_You
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