Saturday, May 27, 2006

Not so Fantasy TV Listings

UK TV HITLER
Schedule for every day of the week when we aren't showing Coast or that Adam Hart-Taxman. Or late night Secret History of Pron.

9am Hello my name is Hitler and this is my story. A shocking new documentary that shows Hitler being nice to a dog, looks at the holocaust from his point of view ("I vas framed I tells you!") and asks if he is misunderstood. Directed by David Irving.

10am Goerring's Underpants. Trinni and Susannah take a look at the various pants worn by Goering as he commanded the Luftwaffe. Part one in a series of programmes looking at Nazi underwear and its place in the ultimate downfall of National Socialism.

11am Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em A biography of Klara Hitler

Noon Spandau Ballet Rudolph Hess's groundbreaking barre work in the notorious prison. How strong was his influence on post-war ballet, modern dance developments and the new romantic movement?

1pm-5pm An Afternoon with Hitler Various films looking at Hitler in Lederhosen, trimming his moustache, shouting and gesticulating and being an evil dictator. Highlights include previously unseen footage of the Nuremburg rallies, The Berlin Olympics and Hitler's hilarious struggle with a particularly stubborn bratwurst.

5-6pm Tea-with Hitler Hitler Jackanory style. Early radio recordings of Hilter reading Aryan themed bed-time stories with a twist

6-7pm Brian Sewell on Hitler the Artist Sewell poo-poos Hitler's rubbish paintings. Pick of the Day

8-9pm The SS in Colour Virile men marching up and down in their uniforms while a voice over tries not to get too excited about their muscles and blond hair. Not suitable viewing for children.

9-Midnight Goebbels, Himmler and Hitler too. Goebbels and Himmler live on a bleak council estate on the outskirts of Munich. They meet Hitler and things happen in the back of his car. Hitler: I thought I were bloody great!
Midnight Close.

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