Complete History of Britain by Simon Schama

Alternative title: Simon Schama - A History of Britain (Vol 1)
Synopsis: The full 15 parts are available together on DVD with extras including two interviews with Simon Schama plus satellite link with Mark Wilson; three original music pieces from the programme; behind the scenes footage; 1-hour BBC4 lecture by Simon Schama; the series advert/promo; photo gallery; Schama biography.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2000
Year of production: 2000
Notes: Broadcast weekly on BBC2 from 30/9/00.
The first 7 parts are also available separately.
Documentation: Book entitled "A History of Britain Vol 1: At the Edge of the World? 3000BC-AD1603" available separately
Subjects: History
Keywords: British Isles; history of Britain

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Tim Kirby

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Title: Burning Convictions
Synopsis: The story of the reformation from Henry the Eighth’s passion for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary’s unsuccessful attempt to return the country to Roman Catholicism
Duration: 60 mins
Title: Body of the Queen, The
Synopsis: Examines the long, tangled relationship between Queen Elizabeth and her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots. Elizabeth never married, while Mary married twice and managed to produce an heir. Did the politician Elizabeth or the mother Mary win in the end?
Duration: 60 mins

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