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A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 3

Episode 1: Forces of Nature

Duration: 59 minutes

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First broadcast: Tue 28^th May 2002, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Wed 29^th Mar 2023, 02:25 on BBC Four HD

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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. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:: Simon Schama
Executive Producer:: Martin Davidson
Producer:: Jamie Muir

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FactualHistory

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Documentaries

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A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series

A History of Britain by Simon Schama: Series 3

Source: BBC Online

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