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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 13

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 13: With their backs to the Dnieper River in January 1944, 60,000 German troops face encirclement by a larger Soviet force. After an airfield supplying the defenders falls to the Russians, their survival depends on rejoining the rest of the German army . They head for a narrow corridor flanked by Russian soldiers, tanks, artillery, and cavalry known thereafter as Hells Gate. This is the story of how Leon Degrelle together with a motley mixture of Finns, Estonians and fellow Belgians held off the might of the brilliant Russian General Marshal Georgiy Zhukov's army. 40,000 men would escape from the Red Army's grasp in a manoeuvre that became known as "the breakthrough at Hell's Gate." https://hdclump.com/narrow-escapes-of-world-war-ii-episode-13/

Great British Menu 2023 episode 20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

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Great British Menu 2023 episode 20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings - The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington’s 65th birthday. For mains, two chefs are making pies. One takes inspiration from the Wombles and fills their pie with ‘things that the everyday folk leave behind’, whilst another chef is making a venison, chestnut, blackberry, blue cheese and apple pie using the five ingredients mentioned in Shamus Heaney’s animated narration of Aesop’s fables. https://hdclump.com/great-british-menu-2023-episode-20-northern-ireland-mains-and-puddings/

Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 3

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Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 3: Colin Murray and Edith Bowman explore Ballycastle’s famous Ould Lammas Fair and find out how Venezuelan street food made it to Northern Ireland. They discover how to make money go further when it comes to meat, and Colin introduces Edith to Yellowman and dulce. Chef Julie Lin digs deep to reveal some myths about frozen food , and food journalist Leyla Kazim joins fishermen off the Cornish coast in search of sardines. https://hdclump.com/coast-to-coast-food-festival-episode-3/

How to Be a Gardener episode 12

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How to Be a Gardener episode 12: Water brings a magical ‘fourth dimension’ to the garden. Reflections, sparkle, musical sounds - if you have a fountain - and the opportunity to attract wildlife and grow the types of plants that are only happy in a watery environment. https://hdclump.com/how-to-be-a-gardener-episode-12/

Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 12

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Narrow Escapes of World War II episode 12: A profile of Dudley Mason, who was awarded the George Cross after the tanker he was commanding came under attack during Operation Pedestal in August 1942 to relieve Malta. By 1942, the fight between the Allies and the Axis for control of the Mediterranean is focused on tiny Malta . From there, British aircraft and submarines have been preying on enemy supply ships. When Hitler and Mussolini decide to crush Malta, Churchill dispatches a huge convoy to run the gauntlet of Axis air and naval power to reach the beleaguered island stronghold. For the Axis powers in 1942, control of the Mediterranean was vital. Rommel had been fighting the British in Libya and Egypt, supplied by ships bringing arms across the Mediterranean from Europe. https://hdclump.com/narrow-escapes-of-world-war-ii-episode-12/

Great British Menu 2023 episode 19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

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Great British Menu 2023 episode 19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish - Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated? The heats for Northern Ireland begin. Returning to the programme for a third time is Gemma Austin, chef patron of A Peculiar Tea. Joining her are John Hollywood from County Armagh, Kerry Roper, head chef at Stix and Stones in Belfast, and Matt Jordan, who heads up the kitchen at Shu in Belfast. https://hdclump.com/great-british-menu-2023-episode-19-northern-ireland/

Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 2

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Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 2: Sean Fletcher explores the Abergavenny food festival and discovers the secrets of barbecuing success from passionate experts Sam and Shauna. Baker Briony May Williams is in North Yorkshire to find which potato makes the perfect chip, and chef Suzie Lee is in County Down, finding out exactly what goes into making scampi. And with lots of people now working from home, chef Julie Lin is on the hunt for healthy snacks. https://hdclump.com/coast-to-coast-food-festival-episode-2/