English historian Michael Woods' team delves into major periods in British history, offering a fresh perspective by reporting on the past as if it were happening now, highlighting connections to our own time.
English historian Michael Woods's team explores major periods in British history, offering a fresh perspective by linking past events to our modern age.
Aired: Sep 21, 2010Host Michael Wood explores the history of England by looking at the evolution...
Aired: Sep 28, 2010Wood's unique portrait moves on to 1066 when the Normans build a castle in Ki...
3. The Great Famine and the Black Death
Aired: Oct 5, 2010Wood's fascinating tale reaches the catastrophic 14th century. Kibworth goes ...
4. Peasants' Revolt to the Tudors
Aired: Oct 14, 2010Michael Wood's gripping tale moves on to dramatic battles of conscience in th...
5. Henry VIII to the Industrial Revolution
Aired: Oct 19, 2010The tale reaches the dramatic events of Henry VIII's Reformation and the batt...
6. Victoria to the Present Day
Aired: Oct 28, 2010Michael uncovers the secret history of a Victorian village more colourful tha...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
