The Duke In His Own Words

THE DUKE is an intimate one-hour tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, filmed at Windsor Castle, the place he has always called home. And for over a year the film crew had the perfect guide – Prince Philip himself. This highly revealing personal tour is a journey through the life of a very modern man, a pioneer and innovator who was at the heart of the British Monarchy, and the Queen’s side, for over seventy years. At Windsor, he was master of his own domain, and in this landmark documentary he is charismatic, entertaining and totally engaging as he opens up as never before, on royal life, family history, his successes and failures, and how he turned the most famous castle in the world into a home fit for a young and growing family. This is the real Prince Philip, in his own words, a unique and enduring portrait which reveals a side of the man rarely seen.

Australia On Fire: Climate Emergency

Journeying into the firestorm, this is the dramatic and terrifying story of the battle to save Australia from the bushfires ravaging the country. First-hand accounts from frontline firefighters reveal what it is like to face an unpredictable enemy. With the wildlife death toll at millions, reporter Kylie Morris examines the long-term impact of the fires on animal population and ecology. Extraordinary drone footage reveals the extent of the devastation and the injured koalas and kangaroos left helpless by the fires. We also hear from those who only just escaped with their lives and those who have returned to their destroyed homes, some of whom have lost everything – belongings, livelihoods and loved ones. With extreme record-breaking temperatures and drought said to have super charged the bushfires, the film also explores the wider concerns around climate change. Is this disaster a glimpse into a future world where temperatures have risen to dangerous levels?