A history of Britain : the complete collection / written by Simon Schama ; a BBC production in association with the History Channel.

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Presents a detailed history of Britain ranging from prehistoric times through the twentieth century, focusing on the people and events that shaped the nation.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors: Arts and Entertainment Network
New Video Group
British Broadcasting Corporation
History Channel (Television network)
Other Authors: Schama, Simon
Auchincloss, Janet Lee, 1907-1989
Davidson, Martin, 1939-
Hartford, Liz
Beavan, Clare
Bremner, Ian
Tilzey, Paul
Kirby, Tim
Hall, Martina
Ibeji, Mike
Muir, Jamie
Language:English
Published: [New York] : A & E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, [2008], ©2008.
Edition:[Standard format].
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:
Great Britain > History.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary television programs.
Historical television programs.
Genre:
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentary television programs.
Historical television programs.
Physical Description:5 videodiscs (approximately 900 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
Presents a detailed history of Britain ranging from prehistoric times through the twentieth century, focusing on the people and events that shaped the nation.
Note:Collective title and subtitle from container.
Originally produced for television in 2000-2002.
DVD features include Simon Schama biography and bibliography and biographies of key historical figures.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CS7 D0097942 VideoDVD
ISBN:9781422915097
1422915093
Credits:Photography, Luke Cardiff (1,4-15), Nigel Meakin (1,7), Doug Hartington (1-2,4), Patrick Duval (2,6,10), Peter Thorn (2,4-5,10), Graham Smith (3,9), David South (5,7), Alan Doyle (6), Richard Rankin (7), Ian Bremner (10) ; film editor, Michael Duly (1,3-4,6,11,13), Philippa Daniel (2,8,10), Alice Forward (5,9,11), Brand Thumin (6), Steve Scales (7), Francis Buchanan (8), Colin Minchin (12), Ged Murphy (14), James Hay (15) ; original music composed by John Harle.
System Details:DVD; Dolby digital stereo.
Cast:
Presented by Simon Schama.