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Hitting the Road

Jan 27, 2012 · 3 min read · press ·

The first episode of On Hannibal's Trail that aired last Friday did okay we think. We're not sure how to judge this, but 'Hitting the Road' was watched by more than 1 million people in the UK which is about four times the viewing figures we were getting on BBCFour when the show aired for the first time back in 2010. …

Hannibal Quiz

Jan 20, 2012 · 1 min read · press ·

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Hi everyone as Hannibal is premiering on BBC2 tonight at 8:30 pm the BBC History Magazine has a Hannibal quiz going - have a go it is actually pretty hard! Hannibal Quiz

BBC2 to air On Hannibal'sTrail!

Jan 6, 2012 · 1 min read · press ·

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Great News! We've just heard from our Executive Producer Chris that at 830pm on January 20th 'On Hannibal's Trail' will start rebroadcasting in the UK on BBC2! Long Live Hannibal!

Jama Fund Update

Jan 2, 2012 · 1 min read · charity press ·

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With all the positive changes in some parts of the Middle East - Tunisia included - and the disruptions that has caused, the Jama Fund donation is still in a holding pattern six months after the US$1600 was delivered to microfinance group Enda inter-arabe. There is some movement! Michael Cracknell from inter-arabe says …

Wood Brothers sign with Past Preservers

Aug 26, 2011 · 1 min read · press ·

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Founded by archaeologist Nigel J. Hetherington in 2005, Past Preservers provides professional support to the heritage and media industries. Past Preservers provides historical and archaeological consultancy to the media by providing expert guidance and council throughout the creative process. Past Preservers draws on a …

Episode 5 - Hannibal the Great

Aug 17, 2010 · 4 min read · press ·

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Tonight's episode of On Hannibal's Trail deals with a moment in history when the fate of the world hung on a knife edge. In 'Hannibal the Great' at 830pm on BBCFour we follow the Carthaginian commander around Italy and re-enact his big victories against the Romans. As we cycle away from the battlefield of Cannae, we …

Episode 4 - Over the Alps

Aug 10, 2010 · 2 min read · alps history press ·

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Probably the most famous part of Hannibal's invasion march to Italy was his crossing of the Alps. Getting a huge army and herd of war elephants across the mountains in autumn was a phenomenal feat - even though he did lose a substantial portion of his men. In episode 4 of the series tonight (8:30pm, BBC4, UK only, …

Dweeb surfer types

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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A very funny review from the Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/last-nights-tv--on-hannibals-trail-bbc4-who-do-you-think-you-are-bbc1-2030297.html The programme is on the BBC website here too: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4kh3/On_Hannibals_Trail_Hitting_the_Road/

Blog of a blog

Jul 20, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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This is a blog about a blog I wrote for the BBC TV blog blog: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2010/07/on-hannibals-trail-cycling-fro.shtml Just in case we hadn't told you already the first episode of the documentary airs in the UK tonight at 8:30pm on BBC4.

The Press Reaction...

Jul 19, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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"Tour de Warrior" The Sunday Times, 18th July "The story's a cracker...Part-travelogue, part-history lesson" Timeout, 15th July "Well-informed and surprisingly engaging" The Observer, Sunday 18th July, 'Picks of the Day' "You can feel their pain." The Guardian, Saturday 17th …