The Great British Story: A People's History

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The Great British Story: A People's History

2012- 2012

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

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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?

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Michael Wood

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