DESTINATIONS May 16, 2015
• Armchair Travel: Denmark, England, USA, France
• Bring a Friend to France for Free
Armchair Travel: Denmark, England, USA, France
1864 BBC4 9.00pm and part 2 at 10.00 Saturday May 16. A new drama series, from the makers of The Killing and Borgen and inspired by two books by Tom Buk-Swienty, begins with 2 episodes based around the Second Schleswig War fought between Denmark, then a superpower, and power hungry Prussia (Germany and Austria). It was a war that resulted in more than 5,000 Danish deaths and the loss of one-third of Danish territory and, for the Danes, a loss of innocence. It was a war that traumatized the country so deeply it resulted in long-term embrace of neutrality and an abandonment of any military stratagem, right up to the time the Nazis invaded with almost no resistance.
It starts as a father returns home, from the three-year war with Prussia, to his two sons on the South Funen archipelago and centres on the story of the two brothers who then to war, and of the young woman who loves them both.
Locations: The war against Prussia took place in South Jutland at Dybbøl around 6 km west of Sønderborg. Today there is a national memorial and museum, about the Battle of Dybbøl. Not far from the museum is Dybbøl Mill, a landmark of the war and also featured in the series. The nature scenes from the series are filmed in Svanninge Bakker (hills) on South Funen. On this location, a set depicting the two brothers' childhood home has been build and I believe is to remain as an exhibit.
Also scenes were shot at Hagenskov Gods near Assens, Egebjerggård on North Funen, and Hvidklide Gods near Svendborg. The three manors in the series are not open for public visits and can only be viewed from the outside.
A Very British Airline, BBC2 N Ireland, 7.00pm Sunday May 17. Another opportunity to see this documentary about British Airways, from the boardroom to the daily running a global airline. In the first episode the airline tries to tempt people to spend more to fly, with a restaurant, a lounge, restaurant, spa and champagne bar reserved for first-class ticket holders at London Heathrow's Terminal 5. BA's first A380, the world's biggest passenger plane, begins service, as 18 anxious new recruits embark on a six-week cabin crew training course.
Fag an Bealach, TG4 7.15pm. Sunday May 17, The second and final part. The American Civil War reaches a bloody peak as the Irish Brigade prepare for combat at Fredericksburg, Virginia and Gettysburg, Pennsilvenia.
A Place in the Sun: Home or Away, More4, 9.00pm. Monday May 18, A new series begins with Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin as they help Cyndy Bevan decide where to spend her retirement. The choice: Lynton in north Devon, England or Aude in south-central France.
Bring a Friend to Francefor Free
With the choice of three return sailings every week, this offer enables people to travel onboard the Stena Horizon from Rosslare to Cherbourg from as little as €98 single for a car and two, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy no baggage restrictions, lots of legroom, plenty to do onboard and what’s more passengers can even bring their pets for free too. (Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability)
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Stena Line’s Head of Travel, Orla Noonan said: “We are delighted to launch our bring a friend to France for Free sale which means a saving from €46 for an adult on a return booking”.
“What’s more, Stena Line is the only ferry company travelling from Ireland to France that enables you to bring your four legged friends on holiday with you for free,” Orla added.
Bring a friend to France for Free with Stena Line when you book by Tuesday May 19 for travel up to Thursday May 28 and from Monday August 24 until Wednesday December 16, 2015.
To bring your friend to France for Free go to www.stenaline.ie/friend, call 01 204 7777 or visit your local travel agent. No offer code is required as the discount will automatically be applied.
• Armchair Travel: Denmark, England, USA, France
• Bring a Friend to France for Free
Armchair Travel: Denmark, England, USA, France
1864 BBC4 9.00pm and part 2 at 10.00 Saturday May 16. A new drama series, from the makers of The Killing and Borgen and inspired by two books by Tom Buk-Swienty, begins with 2 episodes based around the Second Schleswig War fought between Denmark, then a superpower, and power hungry Prussia (Germany and Austria). It was a war that resulted in more than 5,000 Danish deaths and the loss of one-third of Danish territory and, for the Danes, a loss of innocence. It was a war that traumatized the country so deeply it resulted in long-term embrace of neutrality and an abandonment of any military stratagem, right up to the time the Nazis invaded with almost no resistance.
It starts as a father returns home, from the three-year war with Prussia, to his two sons on the South Funen archipelago and centres on the story of the two brothers who then to war, and of the young woman who loves them both.
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| Peter (Jens Saetter-Lassen), Karen Jensen (Sarah Boberg), Laust (Jakob Oftebro)…as they prepare to go off to war Photo: BBC/Per Arnesen/Miso Film/Ditto |
Also scenes were shot at Hagenskov Gods near Assens, Egebjerggård on North Funen, and Hvidklide Gods near Svendborg. The three manors in the series are not open for public visits and can only be viewed from the outside.
A Very British Airline, BBC2 N Ireland, 7.00pm Sunday May 17. Another opportunity to see this documentary about British Airways, from the boardroom to the daily running a global airline. In the first episode the airline tries to tempt people to spend more to fly, with a restaurant, a lounge, restaurant, spa and champagne bar reserved for first-class ticket holders at London Heathrow's Terminal 5. BA's first A380, the world's biggest passenger plane, begins service, as 18 anxious new recruits embark on a six-week cabin crew training course.
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| British Airways A380 Airbus in the FlightFest over the River Liffey Dublin Sun. Sept. 15, 2013 Photo: Pat Keenan see http://holidayezine.blogspot.ie/2013/09/flightfest-over-river-liffey-dublin.html |
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| Irish Brigade Monument, Gettysburg, Pennselvania, USA Photo: Pat Keenan |
Urban Secrets Sky Arts 2, 9.00pm Monday May 18. Alan Cumming visits Newcastle, England and listens to sounds made by the river and looks at a reinterpretation of the traditions in the Byker district. Behind the scenes at Newcastle United with football Peter Beardsley, then examines the history of adult comic Viz with former editor Simon Donald. He completes his visit with comedienne Sarah Millican in her favourite part of Newcastle.
Stars of the Moulin Rouge, Sky Arts 1, 10.00pm. Monday May 18. The program follows six dancers, their first auditions, rehearsals and their first performances at the world-famous Paris nightclub.Bring a Friend to Francefor Free
With the choice of three return sailings every week, this offer enables people to travel onboard the Stena Horizon from Rosslare to Cherbourg from as little as €98 single for a car and two, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy no baggage restrictions, lots of legroom, plenty to do onboard and what’s more passengers can even bring their pets for free too. (Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability)
“What’s more, Stena Line is the only ferry company travelling from Ireland to France that enables you to bring your four legged friends on holiday with you for free,” Orla added.
Bring a friend to France for Free with Stena Line when you book by Tuesday May 19 for travel up to Thursday May 28 and from Monday August 24 until Wednesday December 16, 2015.
To bring your friend to France for Free go to www.stenaline.ie/friend, call 01 204 7777 or visit your local travel agent. No offer code is required as the discount will automatically be applied.