Britain's Great War(2014)
Overview
In a landmark history series, Jeremy Paxman describes how the First World War transformed the lives of the British people, and helped shape modern Britain.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.0
Season 1
4 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | War Comes to Britain | Jan 27, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 2 | The War Machine | Feb 3, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Darkest Hour | Feb 10, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 4 | At the Eleventh Hour | Feb 17, 2014 | 8.0 |
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