Synopsis
Andrew Marr presents a selection of stories from his History of the World, specially rewritten for key stage 3 pupils. He explores ten key events.
- Programme: Andrew Marr's History of the World
- Episode: Learning Zone
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2012
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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