The British background

The British

Season 1 Episode 3: Revolution

England's naval power surges forward as the Tudor and Stuart monarchs rise to power, but Henry VIII's growing conflict with the Catholic Church puts the entire kingdom at risk of collapse.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Treasure Islands

1. Treasure Islands

Aired: Sep 6, 2012

The arrival of a massive Roman army in 58 AD had a profound impact on the ear...

Episode 2 People Power

2. People Power

Aired: Sep 13, 2012

The Norman Conquest of 1066 had a lasting impact on Britain, as William the C...

Episode 3 Revolution

3. Revolution

Aired: Sep 20, 2012

England's naval power surges forward as the Tudor and Stuart monarchs rise to...

Episode 4 Dirty Money

4. Dirty Money

Aired: Sep 27, 2012

The next episode of "The Making of Modern Britain" delves into the financial ...

Episode 5 Superpower

5. Superpower

Aired: Oct 4, 2012

Britain's empire undergoes a transformative period as exploration and innovat...

Episode 6 Tale of Two Cities

6. Tale of Two Cities

Aired: Oct 11, 2012

In the midst of Victorian era London's rapid expansion, the city's grandeur i...

Episode 7 War and Peace

7. War and Peace

Aired: Oct 18, 2012

Two global conflicts have a profound impact on 20th-century Britain, leading ...

Info about The British

Current Status: Ended

Network: Sky Atlantic

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History