TV Series

A History of Britain (2000)

Name: A History of Britain
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2000
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Lindsay Duncan

Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain spans from the Stone Age to 2000, offering a vibrant retelling of the nation's tumultuous past. Eschewing the dry tone of traditional ...

TV SERIES 3 Seasons

Episodes

S01E01 - Animals S01E01 - Beginnings (3100 BC - 1000 AD) S01E02 - Drugs S01E02 - Conquest! (1000 - 1087) S01E03 - Science S01E03 - Dynasty (1087 - 1216) S01E04 - Sex S01E04 - Nations (1216 - 1348) S01E05 - Crime S01E05 - King Death (1348 - 1500) S01E06 - Decline S01E06 - Burning Convictions (1500 - 1558) S01E07 - The Body of the Queen (1558 - 1603)

S02E01 - The British Wars (1603 - 1649) S02E02 - Revolutions (1649 - 1689) S02E03 - Britannia Incorporated (1690 - 1750) S02E04 - The Wrong Empire (1750 - 1800)

S03E01 - Forces of Nature (1780 - 1832) S03E02 - Victoria and Her Sisters (1830 - 1910) S03E03 - The Empire of Good Intentions (1830 - 1925) S03E04 - The Two Winstons (1910 - present)

Documentary

Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain spans from the Stone Age to 2000, offering a vibrant retelling of the nation's tumultuous past. Eschewing the dry tone of traditional history, Schama engages viewers with compelling narratives centered on influential figures who shaped pivotal moments. While some historians might critique his focus on these "great men and women," the approach proves captivating. Schama paints a vivid picture of Britain's chaotic history—marked by violence and conflict, particularly between Scots and Irish, and the longstanding Catholic-Protestant divide. By highlighting poets and thinkers rather than monarchs, he brings history to life, making it feel immediate and relevant.

Year 2000

Country GB

Seasons 3