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A History of Britain

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  • 2000-2002
  • 1 Season
  • A&E Home Video
  • Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
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The epic history of Britain from the landmark book and monumental, 14-part television series airing on the History channel Simon Schama, one the most celebrated historians of our day, brings the history of Britain to dramatic life in this landmark work. Schama reanimates historical figures and events, and draws them skillfully into a powerful and profound narrative that combines passion and scholarship with a superb sense of storytelling.

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Simon Schama
Self - Presenter
Michaël Kitchen
Self
Samuel West
Various

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Beginnings

Mon, Oct 30, 200055 mins

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain with a visit to the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney and then moves all the way to the world of Anglo-Saxon England, newly converted to Christinanity, and plagued by Vikings. He describes how a nation was conceived by war, trade, migrations of peoples, religion, and an infatuation with Rome.

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Awards

  • 2001 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Documentary Series - winner
  • 2001 - Writer's Award - - winner
  • 2001 - BAFTA TV Award - Huw Wheldon Award for Specialised Programme or Series (Arts, History, Religion and Science) - nominated
  • 2001 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Editing (Factual) - nominated

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