A History of Britain

A History of Britain

“Historians are left forever chasing shadows, painfully aware of their inability ever to reconstruct a dead world in its completeness however thorough or revealing their documentation. We are doomed to be forever hailing someone who has just gone around the corner and out of earshot.” (Simon Schama)

  • A History of Britain Join Simon Schama as he takes us on a journey of Britain's illustrious history
  • Henry VIII and his wives Henry VIII had six wives between his reign from 1509-1547. But what do you know about his wives!
  • Profile: Simon Schama The History of Britain series has already become a modern classic - but what of the man who made it all possible...
  • Kings and Queens A romp through the past 44 kings and queens who have sat on the throne of England.