In the story of england michael wood tells the extraordinary story of one english community over fifteen centuries, from the moment that the roman emperor honorius sent his famous letter in 410 advising the english to look to their own defences to the village as it is today the village of kibworth in leicestershire lies at the very centre of england. Michael woods the story of england bagotbookss blog. But rather than being a passive observer michael wood challenges the viewer to engage actively with their history to look at primary sources, visit heritage. Michael woods story of england tv guide from radiotimes. Shop for more documentary available online at walmart. Its an idea he had been formulating for some time the history of england as seen through the lens of one english. Michael wood s story of england dvd in this groundbreaking series, charismatic presenter michael wood tells the story of one place the village of kibworth, leicestershire throughout the whole of english history. The story of kibworth is the story of england itself, a who do you think you are. The story of china, written and presented by historian michael wood, explores the history of the worlds oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Michael woods story of england poster 1 goldposter. Nov 08, 2010 ive admired michael woods work since in search of the dark ages was that really thirty years ago. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to. I really enjoy that he is an articulate and enthusiastic story teller, drawing the reader along with him.
Using documents, landscape, buildings, science and archaeology, and with the help of the villagers themselves, he explores the lives of the ordinary people against the backdrop of national events across more than a thousand years. May 25, 2017 watch bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of revolution ancientworld on dailymotion. Video great railway journeys zambezi express 9pt in search of william the conqueror 1981 tv documentary. Shakespeare, the story of england, and the great british story. Most items on our site are in stock and ready to ship. I was therefore pleased to be able to savour his new book, the story of england, in a sustained reading session.
In kiplings exceedingly good book, english history is told through a series of interconnected songs and. For more than 20 years, historian and broadcaster michael wood has made compelling journeys into the past, which have brought history alive for a generation of readers and viewers. Browse content similar to michael wood s story of england. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to report as if on the present and stress links with our age. A product s availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. A products availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. Right out of the gate, story of england isincrediblyone of pbs most british offerings to date. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kipling s puck of pook s hill. Visit the village of kibworth, leicestershire, with historian michael wood as he tells the 2,000yearold story of this one settlement throughout english history in michael woods story of. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and dna, historian michael wood uncovers the lost history of the first thousand years of the village, featuring a roman villa, anglosaxons and vikings, and graphic evidence of life on the eve of the norman conquest. What rossellini has understood and what turns this distressing story into such a satisfying film is that he can use the movie pasts of bergman and sanders. Michael wood s story of england michael wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. Michael wood s story of england season 1 episode 1 romans to normans. Michael woods story of england documentary epiosde 1.
Can you study the whole history of england in one place. He lives in hampstead, north london, with his wife and two daughters. Shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. In the footsteps of alexander the great ebook written by michael wood. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. The focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. The lost history kibworth, including a roman villa, vikings and the norman conquest. Michael woods story of england tv miniseries 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael wood documentaries episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an. Buy michael woods the story of england from walmart canada. Skvheshakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,472,169 views. Michael woods story of england 883929117499 dvd barnes.
Making the story of china bbc2 a big one, and a long one. Michael wood uncovers the history of kibworths first 1,000 years, with a roman villa, anglosaxons, vikings and evidence of life on the eve. The idea was a genius one, yet hard to imagine what the results might be. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and dna, michael uncovers the lost history of the first thousand years of the village, featuring a roman villa, anglosaxons and vikings and graphic evidence of life on the eve of the norman conquest. In kipling s exceedingly good book, english history is told through a series of interconnected songs and. Historian michael wood was the entertainment that followed. The story of england, written and directed by michael wood, is one of the most fascinating tv documentary series in recent memory. Download from norman conquest to magna carta england 1066 1215. Michael woods story of england dvd in this groundbreaking series, charismatic presenter michael wood tells the story of one place the village of kibworth, leicestershire throughout the whole of english history.
Michael wood was born and educated in manchester, and studied modern history and later anglosaxon history at oxford. Bbc four michael woods story of england episode guide. Michael wood the story of india about the show pbs. It is the subject of a sixpart bbc tv series to be shown in autumn 2010.
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Shop bestselling dvds, blurays and merchandise direct from the bbc shop. In this groundbreaking series, michael wood helped the people of kibworth in leicestershire dig up and interpret over 2,000 years of their fascinating history, from medieval peasants to suffragettes. Michael wood our fascination with tracing our roots is as strong as ever, says the historian. Michael wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. It tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history from the roman era to modern times. Story of england, which began on bbc four, is a very simple idea. Professor michael wood events school of arts, languages. Sep 01, 2010 the focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. In each episode, english historian michael woods s team sheds an original light on a major period in british history. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in search of the dark ages, the domesday quest, the story of england, and in search of shakespeare. Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read in the footsteps of alexander the great. Michael woods story of england is a documentary that sees michael wood in kibworth, a village in leicestershire, as he explores how people lived over the last 2,000 years. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in. Jun 20, 2016 the story of england has a fine ancestry, feeding from other popular historical programmes such as who do you think you are, time team and reality programmes such as the 1900s house. Intertwining the local and national narratives, this is a moving and informative picture of one local community through time. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. Michael wood s story of england is a documentary that sees michael wood in kibworth, a village in leicestershire, as he explores how people lived over the last 2,000 years. I really enjoy that he is an articulate and enthusiastic story. Ask what is the uks most popular leisure participation activity, and most people would suggest gardening or watching and playing football. The nightmare is just beginninga short story and prequel featuring dci matilda darke, star of michael woods darkly compelling crime series. Kibworth, the location for this book and his recent bbc tv series, is a village, or rather two villages.
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