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Robert Newman's History of Oil
Robert Newman's History of Oil

Robert Newman's History of Oil

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Stand-up comedian Robert Newman gets to grips with the wars and politics of the last hundred years, from WWI through to the 2003 invasion of Iraq; but rather than adhering to the history we were fed at school, this show places oil centre stage as the cause of all commotion. This innovative history programme is based around Robert Newman's stand-up act and supported by resourceful archive sequences and stills with satirical impersonations of historical figures from Mayan priests to Archduke Ferdinand.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

46 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

02 October 2006

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Rob Newman

Rob Newman

Himself

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