Yes, agreed. Very interesting, fascinating and moving documentary series. I would have liked for there to have been more about the Holocaust in the final episode as it was mostly about the creation of Israel rather than the awful events in Europe under the Nazis that preceded it, but that subject has been dealt with in many documentaries over the years.
I saw one of the episodes on sign zone last night.
It's strong, moving and very informative. Schama could barely maintain his composure as he explained how the jews were expelled from Spain where they'd had a vibrant culture for hundreds of years.
The ghetto and synagogue scenes in Venice were so evocative too.
Schama is so emotionally involved in this, it makes compelling viewing.
Yes, agreed. Very interesting, fascinating and moving documentary series. I would have liked for there to have been more about the Holocaust in the final episode as it was mostly about the creation of Israel rather than the awful events in Europe under the Nazis that preceded it, but that subject has been dealt with in many documentaries over the years.
I have been watching it too...excellent programme but for me, I have seen enough programmes about the Holocaust, it makes for much too depressing TV. I thought the earlier times were much more interesting.
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It's strong, moving and very informative. Schama could barely maintain his composure as he explained how the jews were expelled from Spain where they'd had a vibrant culture for hundreds of years.
The ghetto and synagogue scenes in Venice were so evocative too.
Schama is so emotionally involved in this, it makes compelling viewing.
I have been watching it too...excellent programme but for me, I have seen enough programmes about the Holocaust, it makes for much too depressing TV. I thought the earlier times were much more interesting.