Seven Ages Of Britain (DVD)


In an ambitious and fascinating series David Dimbleby reveals the seven great ages of British culture, uncovering and exploring over 2000 years of extraordinary artistic achievements. Fresh, rich and full of vivid insights into the triumphs and tragedies of the national past, the stories unfold through an incredible collection of treasures.

From the occupation of the Romans to the glory days of the Tudor monarchs and William Shakespeare. From the genius of Sir Christopher Wren and the Royal Society to the colonial architecture of the British Empire to the works of Francis Bacon. In each case the series investigates how art and history reflect one another to shape the cultural legacy of each age.

Packed with tales of heroism and villainy expect the unexpected as connections are made between past and present, allowing us to see our modern age in an entirely new way.


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In an ambitious and fascinating series David Dimbleby reveals the seven great ages of British culture, uncovering and exploring over 2000 years of extraordinary artistic achievements. Fresh, rich and full of vivid insights into the triumphs and tragedies of the national past, the stories unfold through an incredible collection of treasures.

From the occupation of the Romans to the glory days of the Tudor monarchs and William Shakespeare. From the genius of Sir Christopher Wren and the Royal Society to the colonial architecture of the British Empire to the works of Francis Bacon. In each case the series investigates how art and history reflect one another to shape the cultural legacy of each age.

Packed with tales of heroism and villainy expect the unexpected as connections are made between past and present, allowing us to see our modern age in an entirely new way.

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Studio

BBC DVD

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

May 2010

Availability

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Movie released

2009

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Dimensions

192 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T)

Format

DVD

Disks

3

Running time

7 hours

Region encoding

Region 2. This DVD will play in all South African DVD players. Region 2. This DVD will play in all South African DVD players.

Languages

value

Age restriction

A

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LSN

XVW-SCS-ENE-2



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