A History of Britain by Simon Schama Episodes Available now
The Two Winstons—Series 3
4/4 Examining the 20th century through the lives of Winston Churchill and George Orwell.
The Empire of Good Intentions—Series 3
3/4 How the liberal politics and free-market economics of the British Empire unravelled.
Victoria and Her Sisters—Series 3
2/4 Looking at the social and economic changes which took place during Queen Victoria's reign.
Forces of Nature—Series 3
1/4 Why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.
Britannia Incorporated—Series 2
3/4 Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century and the birth of modern Britain.
The Wrong Empire—Series 2
4/4 Simon Schama traces the steps of empire-makers and how Britain lost the United States.
Revolutions—Series 2
2/4 Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I.
The British Wars—Series 2
1/4 Simon Schama reveals the real story of the English Civil War.
The Body of the Queen—Series 1
7/7 Simon Schama examines the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary.
Burning Convictions—Series 1
6/7 How Henry VIII's passion for Anne Boleyn set in motion a tidal wave of religious upheaval.