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The Divine Right of Kings

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0080xph

 

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Divine Right of Kings. The idea that kingly authority derives from God alone bit deep into the culture of 17th century Britain.

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The Wave revision activity

The Wave - Wenger

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

Attack the Block revision

The Lost Boys Revision

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Film: camera shots examples

Screenplay examples with visuals from the film

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Macbeth (Shakespeare) - Thug Notes Summary and Analysis

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Teacher of film studies and/or English

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Teacher of English - full or part time

Lead Practitioner in English (established or aspiring)

November 2026 Examinations

Teacher of English with responsibility of key stage 3

Second in department of English

Student Support Manager (maternity cover)

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