Series 1 | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney and then moves on to the world of Anglo-Saxon England.

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S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 59'12''

Simon Schama begins his history of Britain at the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney a...

S1E2: Conquest | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E2: Conquest | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 58'59''

In nine short hours, William the Conqueror triumphed at the Battle of Hastings - and England was changed forever. Simon...

S1E3: Dynasty | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E3: Dynasty | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 56'48''

Henry II built a great medieval empire - which was then torn apart by his scheming family.

S1E4: Nations | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E4: Nations | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 59'01''

The story of Edward I - the Hammer of the Scots - whose attempts to force English rule on Scotland and Wales strengthene...

S1E5: King Death | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E5: King Death | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 58'10''

Simon Schama continues his look at British history with the Black Death, the horror of medieval Britain. Those it did...

S1E6: Burning Convictions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E6: Burning Convictions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 58'47''

Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's uns...

S1E7: The Body of the Queen | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S1E7: The Body of the Queen | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2000 | 58'10''

Simon Schama examines the long, tangled relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary, Queen ...
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Episode 3 | The Major Years

In November 1994, John Major ordered the whip to be withdrawn from eight rebel backbenchers. By the following summer the cabinet itself was divided and a dramatic leadership campaign loomed.
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Episode 2 | The Major Years

Tonight looks at Black Wednesday and the damage it did to Major's leadership. Both Major and Norman Lamont speak very frankly about their roles in the crisis.