TV series
The Great British Story: A People's History
2012, English, on BBC Two. Created by Michael Wood.
Series looking at history through the eyes of ordinary people. Rulers and royals, lords and ladies have all had their say down the centuries, what were the last 1,600 years like for everyday Britons?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Modern Britain
Aired 10 August 2012
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 25 May 2012
- Last aired
- 10 August 2012
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Great British Story: A People's History: quick answers
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The Great British Story: A People's History has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Great British Story: A People's History finished?
Yes. The Great British Story: A People's History ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Great British Story: A People's History?
The Great British Story: A People's History was created by Michael Wood and stars Michael Wood.