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A maverick British officer lives a life of adventure during the Napoleonic wars.

A cantankerous old man, Tom Oakley (Thaw), finds his life irrevocably changed. During World War II little Willie Beech (Robinson) is evacuated from London and sent to live with Tom. A strong bond develops between the pair. However Willie's mother summons him back to the unexpected terrors of Blitz-torn London. Aware of the nightmare that awaits the boy, Tom is forced to act to save the child ... and has to fight to keep him.

Arthur Chipping is the Latin master at an English boy's boarding school. The eccentric schoolmaster lives a full, rich life within the cloistered school, defined by his role as the intellectual shepherd of generations of young students. Then while traveling through the countryside on summer holiday, he unexpected falls in love. His new wife ignites his passion and brings him out of his shell. But after tragedy strikes, Mr. Chips' true character is...

Set in the midst of the desperate missions and battles of the Napoleonic Wars, maverick British officer Richard Sharpe rises through the ranks of Wellington's army by his own daring deeds and ambition.

To mark the Olympics' 2004 return to its birthplace of Athens, this two-part documentary tells the 'real' story of the original games. It combines lavish reconstruction of the ancient Greek games with dramatic highlights from the modern Olympics.