Description |
5 videodiscs (approximately 900 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, NTSC; Dolby digital stereo. |
Note |
Collective title from container. |
Performer |
Presented by Simon Schama. |
Credits |
Executive producer, Martin Davidson; series producers, Janet Lee (series 1), Liz Hartford (series 2-3); music composed by John Harle. |
Note |
Second and third series also known as: A history of Britain II, A history of Britain III. |
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Originally broadcast by the BBC in 2000-2002. |
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DVD features: Simon Schama biography/bibliography (disc 1), biographies of key historical figures. |
Summary |
Simon Schama's 15-episode (over 3 series) history of Great Britain from 3100 B.C. through the 20th century. |
Contents |
v. 1. [series 1] Beginnings / producer/director, Martin Davidson ; Conquest! / producer/director, Clare Beavan ; Dynasty / producer/director, Clare Beavan -- v. 2. Nations / producer/director, Ian Bremner ; King death / producer/director, Paul Tilzey ; Burning convictions / producer/director, Martina Hall, Tim Kirby -- v. 3. The body of the queen / producer/director, Clare Beavan ; [series 2] The British Wars / producer/director, Clare Beavan ; Revolutions / producer/director, Mike Ibeji -- v. 4. Britannia incorporated / producer/director, Liz Hartford ; The wrong empire / director, Ian Bremner ; [series 3] Forces of nature / producer/director, Jamie Muir -- v. 5. Victoria and her sisters / producer/director, Martina Hall ; Empire of good intentions / producer/director, Jamie Muir ; The two Winstons / producer/director, Clare Beavan. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Great Britain -- History.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Added Author |
Schama, Simon. Screenwriter. Host.
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Lee, Janet. Producer.
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Hartford, Liz. Producer. Director.
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Davidson, Martin, 1939- Producer. Director.
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Beavan, Clare. Producer. Director.
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Bremner, Ian. Producer. Director.
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Tilzey, Paul. Producer. Director.
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Hall, Martina. Producer. Director.
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Kirby, Tim. Producer. Director.
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Ibeji, Mike. Producer. Director.
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Muir, Jamie. Producer. Director.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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History Channel (Television network)
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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Added Title |
History of Britain II.
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History of Britain III.
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ISBN |
0767045599 set |
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9780767045599 set |
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0767045602 v. 1 |
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9780767045605 v. 1 |
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0767045610 v. 2 |
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9780767045612 v. 2 |
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0767045629 v. 3 |
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9780767045629 v. 3 |
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0767045637 v. 4 |
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9780767045636 v. 4 |
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0767045645 v. 5 |
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9780767045643 v. 5 |
Standard No. |
733961704464 |
Music No. |
AAE-70446--AAE-70451 A & E |
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