Sep 30, 2000
Simon Schama begins his history of Britain with a visit to the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney and then moves all the way to the world of Anglo-Saxon England, newly converted to Christianity.
Oct 07, 2000
In nine short hours, William the Conqueror triumphed at the Battle of Hastings - and England was changed forever. Simon Schama recounts the saga of blood, betrayal and ambition that led up to this pivotal battle.
Oct 14, 2000
Henry II built one of the greatest empires the medieval world had seen - only to see his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his scheming sons tear it all to pieces. He also created the jury system.
A History of Britain Season 1 (2000) is released on Sep 30, 2000 and the latest season 3 of A History of Britain is released in 2002. Watch A History of Britain online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. A History of Britain is directed by Clare Beavan,Martina Hall,Ian Bremner,Liz Hartford and created by Simon Schama with Simon Schama and Michael Kitchen.
