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MINERS' STRIKE
Twenty five years ago the miners' strike was a key turning point in modern British history. Many thousands of people were actively involved, and the impact was felt across the country.
These films explore the lives and emotions of the individuals and communities involved a quarter of a century on from the miners' strike.
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HEADROOM
As
part of the BBC Headroom campaign, Video Nation explores inspiring
ways to cope with life’s challenges. These short films suggest that
being able to talk about mental health issues should be seen as a
strength.
Watch their videos here... |
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DEWSBURY
Dewsbury has been a town in the news. No-one pretends the place has no problems, but many people are proud of Dewsbury and believe recent events have cast a shadow over their lives and the place they live. Video
Nation worked with residents to make their own films portraying their views of life in the local
area and what is important to them as individuals and a community.
Watch their videos here... |
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REMEMBRANCE
There
are very few people left who can remember the end of World War One
first hand. But ninety years on many peoples' lives are still affected
by the war which was meant to 'end all wars'. This series of Video
Nation films take a personal look at some of the ways people have
been touched by the Great War.
Watch their videos here... |
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PROPERTY
- HIGH ANXIETY
Video
Nation has been working with Panorama to speak to people across the
country about how the credit crunch is affecting property prospects
in their area.
Watch their videos here... |
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CAN
WE AFFORD TO FILL UP?
Video
Nation has teamed up with Panorama to take a look at how rising fuel
costs are affecting motorists across England. We asked contributors
to tell their personal stories about the impact of rising petrol and
diesel prices.
Watch their videos here... |
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DAWN
CHORUS
The dawn chorus
is one of nature's most beautiful sounds whether you're in the city
or the country. These films give a snapshot of the natural beauty
of the breaking dawn and the birds we can hear.
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SILK
SCREENS
When China opened
itself up to the world with the Beijing Olympic - BBC Video Nation
decided to take a look at Chinese communities closer to home. 'Silk
Screens' explores how people link their lives in contemporary Britain
with their Chinese cultural roots.
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WHITE
What does it mean
to be white and working class today? These films provide powerful
personal portraits of a changing social landscape, where stories of
both hope and frustration find expression.
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HARD
CHRISTMAS
Christmas can be a stressful
and emotional time. We produced a series of short films looking at
the tougher family stories behind the festive season for the BBC's
Hard Christmas campaign.
Watch their videos here... |
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INDIA
AND PAKISTAN
Video Nation has produced a
series of short films following the British Asian experience in the
UK, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Watch their videos here... |
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FAMILY
WANTED
What is adoption
and foster care like in the UK today? Young Video Nation contributors
share their personal experiences in these short films made for the
BBC's Family Wanted campaign.
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ABOLITION
Commemorating the 200th anniversary
of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, Video Nation contributors
have produced a series of short films looking at the legacy of the
slave trade on modern Britain.
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2012
OLYMPIC LIVES
2012 Olympic Lives looks at the changes and challenges facing the
people of Stratford as they chart the progress of the greatest show
on earth.
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NO
HOME
November 2006
Forty Years on from the groundbreaking film 'Cathy Come Home', Video
Nation has produced a series of video diaries portraying homelessness
today.
Watch their videos here... |
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30
DAYS, 30 COMMUNITIES
October 2006
30 Days, 30 Communities is a series of short films made by people
across the country about the life of their community in the UK and
how this is affected by their cultural and ethnic
background.
Watch their videos here...
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RESTORATION
VILLAGE
September 2006
Restoration and Video Nation went behind the scenes of village life
to discover the importance of rural buildings to the communities they
serve
Watch their videos here..
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WEATHERWATCH
July 2006
As climate change and the environment top the political agenda we
look at how everyday people see the weather and climate change as
part of their lives.
Watch their videos here...
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REASON
TO RHYME
May 2006
Over the past month we've been asking our contributors from around
the UK to tell us about their love of performance poetry. Watch
our poets discuss everything from serious issues to more light hearted
matters in Reason to Rhyme.
Watch their videos here...
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HAVE
A GOOD DEATH
April 2006
We've produced a range of films to tie-in with a one off documentary
on BBC 2 about changing the way we care for the dying called How To
Have A Good Death. We asked our contributors to send in films about
their thoughts on death and the experiences they've had of losing
someone close to them.
Watch their videos here...
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SPRINGWATCH
March 2006
March is the time of year when the natural world begins to wake up
again after a chilly winter and to tie-in with the BBC TV series,
Springwatch, we asked our contributors to send in their films about
their thoughts and experiences of this great time of year.
Watch their videos here.
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VOLUNTEERING
December 2005
2005 was officially the year of the volunteer. Take a look at the
films made by people involved in volunteering around the UK and maybe
you'll be inspired to give up some of your free time to help others
too.
Watch their videos here.
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VOICES
August 2005
Our voices are a fundamental aspect of our identity. Video Nation
takes a snapshot of local voices across the UK...
See their stories here.
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COAST
June 2005
Video Nation is reawakening the love affair with the UK coastline.
Find out what our contributors feel about their local piece of
coast. |
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BITESIZE
March 2005
Getting ready for exams? Worrying about revision? You're not alone!
Watch the Bitesize collection here...
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TEACHERS
November 2004
The Teaching Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession - aim
to celebrate excellence and promote best practice in education. Find
out what inspires our teachers... |
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FAT
NATION
Summer 2004
Watch the experiences of the Video Nation contributors and how they
have tried to change their lifestyles for
the better... |
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Carers
June 2004
However they have become carers they all have a personal and moving
story to tell... See their
stories... |
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