Eminent historian Simon Schama guides the viewer through over 5000 years worth of history in this epic BBC series. Starting in 3000 B.C. and ending at the turn of the 21th century, the series takes in all the key points in British history. From the invasions of the Romans and the Normans, through the Civil War and the conflicts .. Read more
| Starring | Simon Schama |
|---|---|
| Genres | Documentary |
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Eminent historian Simon Schama guides the viewer through over 5000 years worth of history in this epic BBC series. Starting in 3000 B.C. and ending at the turn of the 21th century, the series takes in all the key points in British history. From the invasions of the Romans and the Normans, through the Civil War and the conflicts between England and its neighbours, the programme is lovingly presented from the actual locations of the historic events. The box set contains the whole series over six discs.
| Starring | Simon Schama |
|---|---|
| Studio | 2 ENTERTAIN |
| Run time | DVD: 16 hrs |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2000 To Rent: DVD: 18 Nov 2002 |
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Brilliant - A Must for any history buff
Professor Schama tells the history of Britain in such a way that it leaves you wanting to find out more about each subject he covers.
If this bloke ... read more »
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Very good, but do not watch all one after the other
I watched all the DVDs in sequence and got a bit bored towards the end. Excellent material and presentation, but I think that the main problem was a slight ... read more »
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Third Time 'Unlucky' ?
....I was so looking forward to the first DVD of this series arriving but found Simon Schama a real 'tough cookie' to listen to in his style and ... read more »
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Superb
I loved this series when it was on TV and I loved it when I watched it now. Simon Schama is incisive, dramatic, funny, interesting and thoroughly compelling as ... read more »
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A History Of Britain - Disc 1
