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1) Fly with me
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Fly With Me tells the story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a prescription for birth control. Becoming a "stewardess," as they were called, offered unheard-of opportunities for travel, glamour, adventure and independence. Although often maligned as feminist sellouts, these women were on the frontlines of the battle...
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Walk a mile in the boots of the brave soldiers of two of the most pivotal wars in world history with these acclaimed docuseries providing narratives of soldiers' moving personal accounts from the trenches, with evocative interviews brought more vividly to life by voiceovers from actors.
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The Final Season revolves around more court machinations, complicated relationships, and coup attempts. Catherine is still in charge, meeting with peasants and nobles to get input on her quest to modernize Russia. She₂s working on bonding with Peter and their young son Paul. Meanwhile, the sidelined Peter tries his hand at "First Husband" duties like hunting and inventing new cuisines but soon finds himself bored with his lack of power.
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"It's Spring 1940 and with Europe at war, the community in Darrowby are pulling together more than ever before. With Tristan away serving, Siegfried and James bring in some extra hands to help around the practice: highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, and student vet Richard Carmody. Happily married Helen and James begin to think about their future despite the looming possibility that James could be called up to serve."--Container.
5) Nolly
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Nolly reveals the story of Noele 'Nolly' Gordon, one of the most famous faces on British TV in the 1960s and 70s, whose unceremonious firing from her hit show at the height of her career was front-page news. A bold exploration of how the establishment turns on women who refuse to play by the rules, Nolly is an enjoyable and wildly entertaining ride through Gordon's most tumultuous years, and a sharp, affectionate, and heart-breaking portrait of a...
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"October, 1940. Manchester, England. As valiant Jewish RAF pilot David defends the skies against the Luftwaffe, Harry and Kasia finally arrive home. How will Robina cope with another refugee under roof? When yet another house guest arrives -- Sir James, a civil servant on official business -- he looks set to beguile his host, but will Kasia be charmed as well? Meanwhile, in Berlin, teenager Marga is selected to mother a baby for the Führer, but can...
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"Miss Eliza Scarlet has taken over the business of Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons) and while things are not going entirely smoothly, help comes from some familiar sources. Outside of work, her relationship with William Wellington, aka 'The Duke,' builds towards a looming decision that will shape both their lives"--Container.
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