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David Bowie: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Identity

In David Bowie: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Identity, host Kathleen Turner explores how David Bowie transformed the music world with his bold personas, including Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane. Through his music, fashion, and openness about his sexuality, Bowie empowered society’s outsiders and pushed for greater inclusivity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Join the Carnival Parade: A Journey to Rio!

In Join the Carnival Parade: A Journey to Rio!, Ubercorn and the Go Jetters go dancing in Brazil for the Rio Carnival, a big celebration that has been happening every year for over 250 years! The Carnival is filled with music, dancing, and colorful floats that are made by samba schools. People come from all over the world to join the fun and see the amazing parade! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Discovering BBC School Radio: A Treasure Trove for PreK-2 Classrooms
From music to storytelling, discover the BBC’s best classroom-ready gems for your littlest learners.
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Billie Holiday: A Voice Against Injustice

In Billie Holiday: A Voice Against Injustice, host Kathleen Turner explores the early struggles of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Rising from a tragic childhood, Holiday overcame unimaginable hardships to captivate the world with her unique voice, even as she faced overt racism. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Charlie Chaplin: From the Workhouse to Global Superstar

In Charlie Chaplin: From the Workhouse to Global Superstar, host Kathleen Turner explores how Chaplin created his iconic character and became a global superstar. Drawing on his music hall roots and personal experiences of poverty, Chaplin's physical comedy revolutionized early cinema. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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Sisters in a Refugee Camp: Rapping and Forward Thinking

In Sisters in a Refugee Camp: Rapping and Forward Thinking, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Hiba and Rama, two sisters who live in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The sisters use rap as a creative outlet to express their struggles, dreams, and experiences of growing up in a refugee camp. Their music addresses the challenges they face as refugees, including the loss of their home, displacement, and the lack of education. The video also highlights their aspirations for the future and the power of youth empowerment through creativity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.

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Go Jetters: Hong Kong's Stunning Victoria Harbour

In Hong Kong's Stunning Victoria Harbour, Ubercorn and his friends visit Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, one of the busiest harbors in the world. Here, there are thousands of boats, from colorful junk boats to giant cargo ships bringing goods from all over the world. At night, the harbor lights up with a dazzling show, complete with music, making it a magical place to visit! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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A Buzzing Café Complete with DJ…and Chess?

A new generation is finding new interest in the game of chess while a DJ plays music at the Chesscafe. Chess is the fastest growing game in the world and members of Gen Z are enjoying the café ’s in-person social interaction as an alternative to the ubiquitous bar scene. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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All Aboard the Forget-Me-Not Train

Dementia patients come together for a train ride to Whitby complete with beautiful scenery, live music, and gentle massages. Caregivers also find community aboard this special train ride. This video is excerpted from BBC News.