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| Genre/Form: | Documentary television programs DVD-Video discs Historical television programs |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Videorecording |
| Document Type: | Visual material |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Simon Schama; Janet Lee; Martin Davidson; Liz Hartford; Clare Beavan; Ian Bremner; Paul Tilzey; Tim Kirby; Martina Hall; Mike Ibeji; Jamie Muir; Arts and Entertainment Network.; New Video Group.; British Broadcasting Corporation.; History Channel (Television network) |
| ISBN: | 9781422915097 1422915093 |
| OCLC Number: | 244096490 |
| Notes: | Collective title and subtitle from container. Originally produced for television in 2000-2002. DVD features include Simon Schama biography and bibliography and biographies of key historical figures. |
| Credits: | Photography, Luke Cardiff (1,4-15), Nigel Meakin (1,7), Doug Hartington (1-2,4), Patrick Duval (2,6,10), Peter Thorn (2,4-5,10), Graham Smith (3,9), David South (5,7), Alan Doyle (6), Richard Rankin (7), Ian Bremner (10) ; film editor, Michael Duly (1,3-4,6,11,13), Philippa Daniel (2,8,10), Alice Forward (5,9,11), Brand Thumin (6), Steve Scales (7), Francis Buchanan (8), Colin Minchin (12), Ged Murphy (14), James Hay (15) ; original music composed by John Harle. |
| Cast: | Presented by Simon Schama. |
| Description: | 5 videodiscs (ca. 900 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Details: | DVD; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Contents: | v. 1. Beginnings / series producer, Janet Lee ; director, Martin Davidson -- Conquest! / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Liz Hartford -- Dynasty / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Clare Beavan. v. 2. Nations / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Ian Bremner -- King death / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Paul Tilzey -- Burning convictions / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Tim Kirby, Martina Hall. v. 3. Body of the queen / series producer, Janet Lee ; produced & directed by Clare Beavan -- British wars / series producer, Liz Hartford -- Revolutions / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced & directed by Mike Ibeji. v. 4. Britannia incorporated / produced and directed by Liz Hartford -- Wrong empire / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced and directed by Ian Bremner -- Forces of nature / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced and directed by Jamie Muir. v. 5. Victoria and her sisters / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced & directed by Martina Hall -- Empire of good intentions / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced and directed by Jamie Muir -- Two Winstons / series producer, Liz Hartford ; produced and directed by Clare Beavan. |
| Other Titles: | History of Britain (Television program) |
| Responsibility: | written by Simon Schama ; a BBC production in association with the History Channel. |
Abstract:
Presents a detailed history of Britain ranging from prehistoric times through the twentieth century, focusing on the people and events that shaped the nation.
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