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Visions of Britain & Ireland
See England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales as few people do. Filmed in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, these thrilling programs take you to Big Ben and Stonehenge, Loch Ness and Inverness, Belfast and
Blarney Castle, Wordsworth’s Tintern Abbey, and more. Breathtaking views of legendary cities and lush landscapes are accompanied by rich narrations and regional music. Includes over an hour of bonus footage not seen on public television. Approx. 290 min. on 4 DVDs or 2 Blu-ray discs. Blu-ray version requires Blu-ray player.
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Disc 1
England
From Stonehenge to Big Ben, the magnificent White Cliffs of Dover to historic Hadrian’s Wall, see England as never before. In the South, highlights include Cheddar Gorge and Southampton. In the North, visit Liverpool, home of the Beatles, and history-rich York. In London, get a new view of familiar sights. Enjoy visits to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the moors of Lorna Doone, Wimbledon, and a king’s ransom of castles.
Disc 2
Scotland
Soar over historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel-blue lakes. Take in legendary landmarks, including Edinburgh’s Castle Rock, the immaculate greens of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and the mysterious glacial waters of Loch Ness. Chase wild deer across green hills splashed with yellow gorse. Swoop down on coastal villages so close that you can almost taste the sweet, smoky salmon.
Disc 3
Ireland
Immerse yourself in legend and lore as you admire the natural wonders of Giant’s Causeway, the stark megalithic landscape of the Burren, and the windswept Cliffs of Moher. Feast your eyes on the 40 shades of green in the rolling hills and the cerulean waters of the Antrim coast and Galway Bay. Contrast the serene monastic remnants of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough with the vibrant, bustling cities of Dublin and Belfast.
Disc 4
Wales
Few places have so long a cultural history and so much dramatic landscape compressed into so few square miles. Soar over the treasures of Britain’s western annex, from the southern tip of Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowdon and from the religious grandeur of Tintern Abbey to the untouched natural beauty of the River Dee pools—all shrouded in mist and never too far removed from the coastline or the past. |
- More than an hour of bonus footage not seen on public television.
| Packaging: Boxed Set
Run Time: 290 minutes including bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Ireland and Wales are CC.
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A | "The visuals—all from an aerial perspective—are stunning, a visual feast, and unabashedly romantic."—Chicago Tribune on Visions of Scotland
"If you can't get to Scotland, curl up in front of your television with this very enjoyable video tour."—Louisville Courier-Journal on Visions of Scotland |
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