The Great British Story: A People's History - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Britannia
Michael Wood begins his people's history of Britain by tracing the roots of the country, from the end of the Roman Empire in Britannia through to the coming of the Anglo-Saxons.
Tribes to Nations
Michael Wood explores how English, Scots and Welsh nations emerged due to the impact of the Vikings.
The Norman Yoke
Michael Wood explores how foreign invaders shaped Britain following the battle of 1066, as well as the struggle for rights across medieval Britain.
The Great Rising
Michael Wood tracks the spread of the Black Plague across Britain and the struggles of the Peasants Revolt during the 14th century.
Lost Worlds and New Worlds
Historian Michael Wood charts the Reformation, including the Cornish Prayer Book rebellion and the rise of industry and commerce.
The Age of Revolution
Michael Wood tells the story of the British Civil Wars, seen from the perspective of the people right across the British Isles.
Industry and Empire
Michael Wood uncovers the extraordinary tale of the Industrial Revolution which turned Britain into the world's first industrial society.
Modern Britain
Michael Wood takes an overview of events between the jubilees of 1897 and 2012, which saw Britain undergo huge social changes.
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