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The Great British Story: A People's History

2012NR7.5

Series looking at history through the eyes of ordinary people. Rulers and royals, lords and ladies have all had their say down the centuries, what were the last 1,600 years like for everyday Britons?

Episodes:

Episode 1 Britannia

1. Britannia

Aired: May 25, 2012

Michael Wood kicks off the series by looking at the roots of early Britain. H...

Episode 2 Tribes to Nations

2. Tribes to Nations

Aired: Jun 1, 2012

This second episode explores how our modern ethnic and linguistic identities ...

Episode 3 The Norman Yoke

3. The Norman Yoke

Aired: Jun 8, 2012

This episode explores how the Normans consolidated their power by building ca...

Episode 4 The Great Rising

4. The Great Rising

Aired: Jun 15, 2012

This episode covers the catastrophic 14th century, including the Black Death ...

Episode 6 The Age of Revolution

6. The Age of Revolution

Aired: Jul 27, 2012

Michael tells the story of the British Civil Wars, seen from the perspective ...

Episode 7 Industry and Empire

7. Industry and Empire

Aired: Aug 3, 2012

Michael Wood uncovers the extraordinary tale of the Industrial Revolution whi...

Episode 8 Modern Britain

8. Modern Britain

Aired: Aug 10, 2012

In this final episode, Michael Wood takes an overview of the momentous histor...

Info about The Great British Story: A People's History

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary