4: Age of Revolution | Seven Ages of Britain

1: Age of Conquest | Seven Ages of Britain

David Dimbleby charts the last 2,000 years of Britain through its art and treasure. The first part begins with the Roman invasion ...

2: Age of Worship | Seven Ages of Britain

This episode looks at the Middle Ages, from the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 to the death of Richard II in 1400.

3: Age of Power | Seven Ages of Britain

David Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure, from Henry VIII's accession in 1509 to the premiere of Shakes...

4: Age of Revolution | Seven Ages of Britain

In the 17th century the people of Britain learned to question everything, resulting in the Civil War.

5: Age of Money | Seven Ages of Britain

The story of Britain through its art. In the 18th century, the triumph of commerce led to the emergence of a new 'middle' class, who ...

6: Age of Empire | Seven Ages of Britain

David Dimbleby travels through Britain, America and India, tracing the British Empire from 1750 to 1900.

7: Age of Ambition | Seven Ages of Britain

David Dimbleby looks at how the 20th century saw Britons upturn ancient power structures and class hierarchies.