Seven Ages Of Britain
David Dimbleby journeys through the nation’s past, from Iron Age pre-history to the present day. This is a history of British society told not through documents and written records, but through the material culture of each age – works of art, craft, and industry.
This week, Sunday 21st February, Seven Ages Of Britain is taking a break to allow BBC One to cover the BAFTA Film Awards. It returns on February 28th.
If you're following the series on Monday evenings on BBC Two, however, the episode that was dropped on Monday 15th to make way for extended Olympics coverage is being shown this Monday, the 22nd.
Take the challenge
David Dimbleby throws down a challenge: Can you use knowledge and research skills to complete the Seven Ages Quests?
Order your free booklet
Get close-up with some of the objects David explores in the series: Order your free Exploring History booklet.
I'd save...
A place, an object, an activity - what encapsulates your way of life? What's your heritage?
On bbc.co.uk
Episode guides and watch again for up to a week after broadcast: Seven Ages on bbc.co.uk.
Take a closer look
From classical civilisation to the history of the cinema, The Open University has a course for you: Taking it further.
The book, Seven Ages Of Britain, is published by Hodder & Stoughton. who have produced a podcast in association with the book.
Content last updated: 25/11/2009
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