Twentieth-Century World

Synopsis

Series exploring the social, economic and political events that have affected the lives of British people in the 20th century. Themes include: the shipyards of Cardiff, colonial life in Kenya, the electronic age, the exploitation of women, and poverty. In five parts: 1) Did the Great War Change Britain?; 2) How Did World War 2 Change Britain’s Place in the World?; 3) Has 20th-Century Technology Improved Our Daily Lives?; 4) How Have Women Been Portrayed in Advertising?; 5) What Has Poverty Meant in 20th-Century Britain?

Series

History File, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 100 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

out of distribution; 1999 sale: £7.50 (inclusive)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 from 13/10/99.

Uses

Ages 11 and up.

Subjects

History

Keywords

advertising; history of technology; history of the 20th century; poverty; social history; women

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Educational Publishing

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541001

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 234
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7EU