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A Great British Story

A Great British Story

Description: Historian Michael Wood takes a look at the last 1600 years of British history through the eyes of ordinary people. The programme looks at the story of Britain from the ground up telling the story of people's lives in the context of major events, including the Viking invasions, the Industrial Revolution and both World Wars. Wood visits local communities to learn about their history from residents. With vivid oral recollections, the eight-part series charts Britons' journey through time as they struggle with invasions and catastrophes while working with one another to embrace innovation and opportunity.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2012
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: May 25, 2012
Network: BBC
Program Creator: Michael Wood
Production Locations: Long Melford, Sudbury, Lavenham, Kibworth, and many UK locations
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