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Robotic historians recount and examine the events leading up to the annihilation of humanity.
But Still We Sing
A Journey Through The Music of the Hebrides
This BBC Bristol documentary, Narrated by Bert Lloyd looks at the Gaelic music of the Outer Hebrides. It won the Silver Harp award. Directed by Barrie Gavin.
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