Empire

Synopsis

Jeremy Paxman presents this five part documentary series exploring the influence the British Empire still has over modern Britain. The series traces its historical rise and fall, whilst revealing its lasting effect on British people’s shared consciousness and culture.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2012

Subjects

History; Politics & government

Keywords

British Empire; United Kingdom

Credits

Contributor

Jeremy Paxman

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£24.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

290 minutes

Year

2014

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email

DVDenquiryline@bbc.com

Web

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Phone

020 7612 3000

Fax

020 7612 3003

Address

BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL

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