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RULE BRITANNIA – FROM QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE NEW MILLENNIUM, EXPLORE THE EVENTS, THE PEOPLE AND THE SPIRIT THAT HAVE SHAPED THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN.

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Celebrate over a century of British history with this collection of extraordinary documentaries examining how the country has grown and evolved from the heart of an Empire to the thriving cultural and commercial centre it is today.

In-depth documentaries reveal the realities of life in Victorian Britain, the long years of World War II and what life was like for the residents of the Falkland Islands during the 1982 conflict. Through extensive use of newsreel footage from the time, explore the war-torn Britain of the 1940s, the prosperous 1950s and the swinging 1960s. Journey back to the days of the country’s famous music halls and see rare footage of its greatest stars in action, before taking a whistle-stop tour of the 50 Events That Changed Britain.

Finally, to round off this unique 12-disc set, examine the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in style!

Over 12 hours of programming including:

• Life In Victorian Britain

• The Music Hall Days

• Britain In The 1940s/1950s/1960s

• Wartime Britain: 3-disc special

• The 50 Events That Changed Britain: 2-disc special

• Falklands: The Islanders’ War

• The Queen: A Monarch For All Seasons

Out now from Amazon.co.uk- SRP: £49.99

For a chance to get your hands on this prize just answer the question:

In which year did the Falklands War take place?

A) 1972

B) 1982

C) 1992

Please quote ‘Rule Britannia’ when entering the competition. Click on the link below to enter.

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