Tony Robinson's History of Britain(2020)
Overview
Taking a 'bottom-up' view of history by exploring everyday lives of the nations ordinary people.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2020Avg: 5.0
Season 1
4 episodes • 2020Avg: 5.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tudors | Jan 4, 2020 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Victorians | Jan 11, 2020 | 5.0 |
| 3 | The Georgians | Jan 18, 2020 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Second World War | Jan 25, 2020 | 5.0 |
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4 episodes • 2022Avg: 5.0
Season 2
4 episodes • 2022Avg: 5.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romans | Feb 12, 2022 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Edwardians | Feb 19, 2022 | 5.0 |
| 3 | The 1950's | Feb 26, 2022 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Middle Ages | Mar 5, 2022 | 5.0 |
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