A History of Britain by Simon Schama

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Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.

The secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.

A History of Britain by Simon Schama: Series 2: Episode 4: The Wrong Empire

Episode 4

Episode 4: The Wrong Empire

Series 2

The Wrong Empire

BBC Two - A History of Britain by Simon Schama, Series 2, The Wrong Empire

Simon Schama traces the steps of empire-makers and how Britain lost the United States.

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers, asking how a trading enterprise based on the idea of liberty became an empire built on slavery.

Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers to tell the extraordinary story of how this small set of islands came to rule an empire that stretched around the globe. How did a trading enterprise based on the idea of liberty become an empire built on the enslavement of millions of Africans? How did Britain lose control of its own colony - America - yet go on to conquer India? On a journey that takes him to Barbados, North America, Canada and India, Schama reveals how Britain came to rule 'the wrong empire'.

A History of Britain by Simon Schama: Series 2

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

History series presented by Simon Schama.

A History of Britain by Simon Schama: Series 3: Episode 1: Forces of Nature

Episode 1

Episode 1: Forces of Nature

Series 3

Forces of Nature

BBC Two - A History of Britain by Simon Schama, Series 3, Forces of Nature

Why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.

In a programme focusing on the French Revolution, Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.

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.

A History of Britain by Simon Schama: Series 3

Jools' Annual Hootenanny

Jools Holland and guests see in the New Year in fine style.

Jools Holland and guests see in the New Year in fine style with the very best music from an eclectic blend of the biggest stars and the brightest new talent.

Jools' Annual Hootenanny: Jools' 12th Annual Hootenanny - 2004

31/12/2004

Jools' 12th Annual Hootenanny - 2004

BBC Two - Jools' Annual Hootenanny, Jools' 12th Annual Hootenanny - 2004

Jools Holland's 12th New Year's Eve Hootenanny.

Jools Holland's 12th New Year's Eve Hootenanny, featuring performances from Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum, Ian Hunter, Basement Jaxx and Franz Ferdiand.

Jools Holland's 12th New Year's Eve Hootenanny, featuring performances from Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum, Ian Hunter, Basement Jaxx, Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Carrack, Mavis Staples and Franz Ferdiand.

Later... with Jools Holland

Jools brings together hot, legendary and undiscovered artists for live studio performances

Jools brings together hot, legendary and undiscovered artists for live studio performances, interviews and musical magic.

LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND

Later... with Jools Holland: Series 24: Episode 1 - Hip Hop Soul

Episode 1 - Hip Hop Soul

Series 24

BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 24, Episode 1 - Hip Hop Soul

Jools is joined by Mary J Blige and Kanye West.

Jools is joined by Mary J Blige, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, The Fugees, Craig David, Jill Scott, Blackstreet, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and The Roots.

Later... with Jools Holland: Series 24

Series twenty-four of Jools Holland's live music showcase.

Series twenty-four of Jools Holland's live music showcase features performances from Green Day, Estelle, Elton John, Ian Brown and Interpol.

Later... with Jools Holland: Series 24: Episode 7

Episode 7

BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 24, Episode 7

Jools is joined by Elton John, Interpol, Keane, Bloc Party, & Old Crow Medicine Show.

Jools is joined by Elton John, Interpol, Keane, Ray Lamontagne, Bloc Party, & Old Crow Medicine Show.

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