A History of Britain - Entire Series - 6-DVD Box Set

A History of Britain - Complete Series - 6-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2&4 )

Running Time:
870 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Biographies
Box Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2000 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Clare Beavan
Martina Hall

Written By:
Simon Schama

Actors:
Simon Schama ..... Presenter (11 episodes, 2000-2002)
Michael Kitchen ..... Reading (4 episodes, 2000)
Samuel West ..... Various (4 episodes, 2000-2001)
Lindsay Duncan ..... Reading (3 episodes, 2000-2001)
David Threlfall ..... Various (3 episodes, 2001-2002)
George Anton ..... Reading (2 episodes, 2000)
Matthew Rhys ..... (2 episodes, 2000)
Christian Rodska ..... Reading (2 episodes, 2000)
Anthony Bate ..... (2 episodes, 2001)
Timothy West ..... Various (2 episodes, 2001)
Emilia Fox ..... (2 episodes, 2002)
Gerry O'Brien ..... (2 episodes, 2002)

Synopsis:

Bringing Britain's rich history to life, Simon Schama's unique storytelling describes the triumphs and trials of the monarchy, the effects of warring religions, the expansion of the empire and the decline of Britain as a world power. The story begins around 3000 BC and concludes in 2000. This DVD features the complete 15-part epic BBC series, presented on six DVDs in special edition packaging.

Season 1
Season 1, Episode 1: Beginnings
Season 1, Episode 2: Conquest!
Season 1, Episode 3: Dynasty
Original Air Date-2000
Season 1, Episode 4: Nations
Original Air Date-18 October 2000
Season 1, Episode 5: King Death
Original Air Date-2000
Season 1, Episode 6: Burning Convictions
Original Air Date-2000
Season 1, Episode 7: The Body of the Queen
Original Air Date-2000
Season 2
Season 2, Episode 1: The British Wars
Original Air Date-2001
Season 2, Episode 2: Revolutions
Original Air Date-2001
Season 2, Episode 3: Britannia Incorporated
Original Air Date-2001
Season 2, Episode 4: The Wrong Empire
Original Air Date-2001
Season 3
Season 3, Episode 1: Forces of Nature
Original Air Date-2002
Season 3, Episode 2: Victoria and Her Sisters
Original Air Date-2002
Season 3, Episode 3: The Empire of Good Intentions
Original Air Date-2002
Season 3, Episode 4: The Two Winstons
Original Air Date-2002

A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 19 May, 2010.