Who Were the British? (6 Parts)

Synopsis: A six-part television series made in 1965 looking at the early inhabitants of Britain and the impact of the Romans. Presented by Brian Hope-Taylor with contributions from Glyn Daniel. 38 minutes.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1965
Subjects: Archaeology; History
Keywords: archaeological investigation; archive television; British Isles; history of England; archaeological sites

Title: Believers, The
Synopsis: The beliefs of the Ancient British and the ritual element in their lives. Tollund Man, Denmark. Sites visited include Maeshowe, Orkney; West Kennet, Silbury Hill; Stonehenge; Avebury.
Duration: 25 mins
Title: Builders, The
Synopsis: The lasting influence of the Romans - the building of roads, towns, and Hadrian’s Wall.
Duration: 25 mins
Title: Conquerors, The
Synopsis: The Roman invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar and Claudius. The tribes living in Britain at the time may have been barbarians but they were not savages.
Duration: 25 mins
Title: Immigrants, The
Synopsis: The origins of The Ancient Britons and their Celtic connections. The use of flint and bronze. Reconstruction of an Iron Age settlement. Sites visited include Grimes Graves; Skara Brae, Orkney.
Duration: 25 mins
Title: Inheritors, The
Synopsis: The Roman legacy in Britain -Bath, Lullingstone villa.
Duration: 25 mins
Title: Investigators, The
Synopsis: Shows how archaeological excavation is carried out and what it tells us. Includes footage of excavations at Dunbar and Maiden Castle.
Duration: 25 mins

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