A History of Britain

2000 - 2002 NR 1h 00m 8.3

A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.

A History of Britain background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Beginnings

1. Beginnings

Aired: Sep 30, 2000

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain with a visit to the miraculously p...

Episode 2 Conquest!

2. Conquest!

Aired: Oct 7, 2000

In nine short hours, William the Conqueror triumphed at the Battle of Hasting...

Episode 3 Dynasty

3. Dynasty

Aired: Oct 14, 2000

Henry II built one of the greatest empires the medieval world had seen - only...

Episode 4 Nations

4. Nations

Aired: Oct 21, 2000

The British history series continues with the story of Edward I - known by ma...

Episode 5 King Death

5. King Death

Aired: Oct 28, 2000

Simon Schama continues his look at British history with the Black Death, the ...

Episode 6 Burning Convictions

6. Burning Convictions

Aired: Nov 4, 2000

Simon Schama sets out to explain how Britain stopped being a Catholic country...

Episode 7 The Body of the Queen

7. The Body of the Queen

Aired: Nov 11, 2000

Queen Elizabeth I was one of the country's most intelligent monarchs, ruling ...

Info about A History of Britain

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary, History