Britannia Incorporated
Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century, where an economic explosion gives birth to the consumer society and agriculture becomes big business.
Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century and the birth of modern Britain. Due to an economic explosion, the consumer society is born, agriculture becomes big business and London becomes the fastest growing city in Europe.
However, many in Scotland are unhappy with the union of the Scottish and English parliaments. When Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army advance on London, the country's new-found peace and prosperity are threatened.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Schama |
| Producer | Liz Hartford |
Broadcasts
Tue 22 May 2001 21:0091热爆 Two Northern Ireland (Analogue), Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only- Tue 22 May 2001 21:3091热爆 Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
Mon 4 Jun 2001 21:0091热爆 Knowledge- Tue 5 Jun 2001 00:5591热爆 Knowledge
Thu 14 Jun 2001 01:10- Sat 1 Sep 2001 10:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 1 Sep 2001 13:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 1 Sep 2001 16:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 2 Nov 2002 20:0591热爆 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Thu 30 Dec 2004 10:0091热爆 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sat 16 Mar 2013 10:0091热爆 Two Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
- Thu 14 Aug 2014 21:20
- Fri 15 Aug 2014 02:50
- Wed 20 Aug 2014 00:00
- Tue 14 Mar 2023 21:00
- Wed 15 Mar 2023 02:55
Quiz: How's your British history knowledge?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 3000 BC and 1603 AD from the first series.
Quiz: Can you answer these seven history questions?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 1603 and 1776 from the second series.