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The Great British Story: A People's History - Episode Guide

Season 1

Britannia

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 25, 2012

Britannia

Michael Wood begins his people's history of Britain by tracing the roots of the country, from the end of the Roman Empire in Britannia through to the coming of the Anglo-Saxons.

Tribes to Nations

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 1, 2012

Tribes to Nations

Michael Wood explores how English, Scots and Welsh nations emerged due to the impact of the Vikings.

The Norman Yoke

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 8, 2012

The Norman Yoke

Michael Wood explores how foreign invaders shaped Britain following the battle of 1066, as well as the struggle for rights across medieval Britain.

The Great Rising

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 15, 2012

The Great Rising

Michael Wood tracks the spread of the Black Plague across Britain and the struggles of the Peasants Revolt during the 14th century.

Lost Worlds and New Worlds

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2012

Lost Worlds and New Worlds

Historian Michael Wood charts the Reformation, including the Cornish Prayer Book rebellion and the rise of industry and commerce.

The Age of Revolution

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jul 27, 2012

The Age of Revolution

Michael Wood tells the story of the British Civil Wars, seen from the perspective of the people right across the British Isles.

Industry and Empire

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Aug 3, 2012

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Michael Wood uncovers the extraordinary tale of the Industrial Revolution which turned Britain into the world's first industrial society.

Modern Britain

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Aug 10, 2012

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Michael Wood takes an overview of events between the jubilees of 1897 and 2012, which saw Britain undergo huge social changes.

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