Summary Memories of concerts past in the Royal Festival Hall motivate David to revisit the south bank of the Thames. To his horror, he sees the London Eye staring across the skyline. But even David must accept the new with the old. He pays a visit to the reconstructed Globe Theatre located not too far away from the site of the original venue supported centuries ago by William Shakespeare. As he walks along the Thames, he waxes poetic across the water from St. Paul's Cathedral but ends up on the Golden Hind. In pirate uniform he welcomes us aboard where we are given a guided tour of the life and voyages of Sir Francis Drake. After learning what 'knots' mean, David marches upstream, joins the navy and steps aboard H.M.S. Belfast where he marvels at its second world war weaponry. Over the river rests the Tower of London complete with the notorious Traitors' Gate, but, true to form, David says: no tourists please and moves along instead to stand in awe in front of Tower Bridge. Once inside, he ventures to the top of the structure to take in the view and learn just how this London landmark works. Finally from where he started his eccentric trip around the city he wishes the viewers "Bon Voyage."
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : David Mawby Clem Cattini Ralph Hutchings
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 28, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : London, England, UK
Production companies : OTC Films
Summary Memories of concerts past in the Royal Festival Hall motivate David to revisit the south bank of the Thames. To his horror, he sees the London Eye staring across the skyline. But even David must accept the new with the old. He pays a visit to the reconstructed Globe Theatre located not too far away from the site of the original venue supported centuries ago by William Shakespeare. As he walks along the Thames, he waxes poetic across the water from St. Paul's Cathedral but ends up on the Golden Hind. In pirate uniform he welcomes us aboard where we are given a guided tour of the life and voyages of Sir Francis Drake. After learning what 'knots' mean, David marches upstream, joins the navy and steps aboard H.M.S. Belfast where he marvels at its second world war weaponry. Over the river rests the Tower of London complete with the notorious Traitors' Gate, but, true to form, David says: no tourists please and moves along instead to stand in awe in front of Tower Bridge. Once inside, he ventures to the top of the structure to take in the view and learn just how this London landmark works. Finally from where he started his eccentric trip around the city he wishes the viewers "Bon Voyage."
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 28, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official Site
Language : English
Filming locations : London, England, UK
Production companies : OTC Films