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The Divine Right of Kings

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0080xph

 

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Divine Right of Kings. The idea that kingly authority derives from God alone bit deep into the culture of 17th century Britain.

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Enrichment and Work Experience Opportunities in Film Studies

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The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

'Ozymandias' reading

'Storm on the Island'

Anatomy of a Screenplay

Remains by Simon Armitage - Revision 1 - GCSE English Literature - BBC Bitesize

Revise All the Themes of Macbeth to Improve Your Grade

The Lost Boys opening

Literary Devices - Literary Terms, Techniques, and Elements

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Summer 2025 Results

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

Y11 GCSE Drama picnic & Balloon Stomp 2023

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2021

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