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A History of Britain

Season 2 Episode 3: Britannia Incorporated

3 SeasonsMay 22, 2001NR1h8

Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century and the birth of modern Britain. Due to an economic explosion, the consumer society is born, agriculture becomes big business and London becomes the fastest growing city in Europe.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 The British Wars

1. The British Wars

Aired: May 8, 2001

Simon Schama looks beyond the romantic stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads to...

Episode 2 Revolutions

Aired: May 15, 2001

Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from ...

Episode 3 Britannia Incorporated

3. Britannia Incorporated

Aired: May 22, 2001

Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century and the birth of modern ...

Episode 4 The Wrong Empire

4. The Wrong Empire

Aired: May 29, 2001

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers to tell the extraordinary ...

Main Cast

Bill PatersonVarious

Samuel WestVarious

Appearances

Creators

Simon SchamaWriter

Info about A History of Britain

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History