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A History of Britain

Season 1 Episode 6: Burning Convictions

Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Beginnings

1. Beginnings

Aired: Sep 30, 2000

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Ston...

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

The documentary series taking a comprehensive look at British history. Henry ...

Episode 4 Nations

4. Nations

Aired: Oct 21, 2000

The story of Edward I - the Hammer of the Scots - whose attempts to force Eng...

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 tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for A...

Episode 7 The Body of the Queen

7. The Body of the Queen

Aired: Nov 11, 2000

Simon Schama examines the long, tangled relationship between Queen Elizabeth ...

Info about A History of Britain

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History