Series 3 | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

The French Revolution sent shockwaves through Britain. While some watched transfixed, others were horrified. Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.

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S3E1: Forces of Nature | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S3E1: Forces of Nature | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2002 | 59'38''

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S3E2: Victoria and Her Sisters | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

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S3E3: The Empire of Good Intentions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

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S3E4: The Two Winstons | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2002 | 59'32''

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S3E1: Forces of Nature | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S3E1: Forces of Nature | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

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S3E2: Victoria and Her Sisters | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S3E2: Victoria and Her Sisters | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2002 | 59'14''

A look at the social and economic changes which took place during Queen Victoria's reign, such as indus...

S3E3: The Empire of Good Intentions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S3E3: The Empire of Good Intentions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2002 | 59'10''

How the liberal politics and free-market economics of the British Empire unravelled, leading to th...

S3E4: The Two Winstons | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S3E4: The Two Winstons | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

BBC Two | 2002 | 59'32''

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