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A history of Britain : the complete collection

Author: Simon SchamaJanet LeeMartin DavidsonLiz HartfordClare BeavanAll authors
Publisher: [New York] : A & E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, ©2008.
Edition/Format:   DVD video : English : [Standard format]View all editions and formats
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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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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.

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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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