Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Located in the very heart of england, kibworth has lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution, and was even bombed in world war ii. For over thirty years now, historian and broadcaster michael wood has brought history alive for viewers and readers in. Pbs often dumbs down michael woods programs for american audiences. This article is within the scope of wikiproject england, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of england on wikipedia. The story of china with michael wood 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. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of it s content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Watch full episodes of michael woods story of england and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Buy michael woods the story of england from walmart canada. The quest was featured in the closing scene of greys anatomys season 4 conclusion, which caused the. With michael wood, carenza lewis, chris dryer, bob holman. The great british story is a fascinating eight part bbc series tracing the history of the british people. View michael woods profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional.
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The series legacy 1992 is one of his more frequently broadcast documentaries on us television. We see how the people themselves set up the first school for their children. The narrative in the dvd follows the writing of the book. The village of kibworth in leicestershire is located in the heart of england. For a local, family and community historian the premise of michael woods story of england is an excellent one. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day.
I bought wood s paperback book too, it has the same content and some black and white pictures too. In the story of china, michael wood takes the viewer on another great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create chinas distinctive character and genius over four thousand years. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Michael woods story of england documentary epiosde 1. Jun 20, 2016 for a local, family and community historian the premise of michael woods story of england is an excellent one. A part of the series michael woods story of england. The lost history kibworth, including a roman villa, vikings and the norman conquest. Michael woods story of england for sale online ebay. If, for instance, you are a fan of the films of ken burns, or michael wood s other programs e. 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. With michael wood, frank ching, tao tao liu, jia lu. The story of england is told through modern scenes mixed with old facts in the place where they happened.
Michael woods story of england 883929117499 dvd barnes. The focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. Watch michael woods story of england, season 1 prime video. Intertwining the local and national narratives, this is a moving and informative picture of one local community through time. Tune in every thursday at 9pm from 21st january 2016 on bbc2.
It is a place that has lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution, and it was even bombed in world war two. Michael wood the story behind the bbc 2 series the. Sep 01, 2010 the focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. In each episode, english historian michael woodss team sheds an original light. I have wached it several times and never got bored. Skvheshakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,386,151 views. You could hardly ask for a more dedicated tour guide through england s history. Michael woods story of england genredocumentary written bymichael wood directed bywayne derrick presented bymichael wood country of originunited kingdom original languageenglish no. Wood s work is also well known in the united states, where it receives much airplay on pbs and on various cable television networks. Since 1990, michael wood has been a director of independent television production company maya vision international. It is the subject of a sixpart bbc tv series to be shown in autumn 2010.
Michael wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. Historian and broadcaster michael wood will join us to talk his travels in china and the making of the story of china, a documentary currently showing on bbc 2. Rent michael woods story of england 2012 on dvd and blu. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You could hardly ask for a more dedicated tour guide through englands history. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. The bbc in their wisdom published the book of the series which i still have in a poor condition now. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. Michael wood s story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. As originally produced for the bbc and aired on uk television, this unique documentary finds historian michael wood the story of india profiling the history of one british village over 2000 years. Michael wood the story of india about the show pbs. Michael woods story of england dvd region 2 for sale. Michael woods enthusiasm was infectious and for me it was a huge landmark.
The story of england with michael wood episode 4 bbc. 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. Sep 27, 2017 shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Interview with public historian michael wood manchester. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,386,151 views. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an amalgamation.
If, for instance, you are a fan of the films of ken burns, or michael woods other programs e. Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kipling s puck of pook s hill. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to report as if on the present and stress links with our age. To ask other readers questions about the story of england, please sign up. In search of the dark ages, the domesday quest, the story of england, and in. Michael wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an amalgamation of. I found michael wood s the story of england dvd and i bought it. Michael tells the story of one community through the whole of english history. Unfortunately when the series aired on pbs it was severely butchered to the point of incomprehensibility and was missing missing 40% of the footage two hours and two episodes.
Jan 26, 2012 film is arguably the dominant art form of the twentieth century. Shop for more documentary available online at walmart. Shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Here is the episode 4 peasants revolt to tudors of the story of england in which michael wood explores the history of the the country where sun never used to. 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. Here is the episode 2 domesday to magna carta of the story of england in which michael wood explores the history of the the country where sun never used. Michael woods story of england dvd, 2012, 2disc set for. I promise you will learn much more than you ever thought you didnt know about english history. Taking a multidiscipline diverse approach it aims to explore the development of a modern community through its historical past. 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. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in. The story of england by michael wood in fb2, fb3, rtf download ebook. It was made possible by some exceptional archives, and some archaeology, but michael wood drew the story together.
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Which is why, for better or for worse, the most engaging part of michael woods story of england isnt the story, but michael wood. Michael wood was born on july 23, 1948 in manchester, england as michael david wood. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. I really enjoy that he is an articulate and enthusiastic story.
Michael wood s gripping tale moves on to dramatic battles of conscience in the time of the hundred years war. In the story of england, michael wood tells the extraordinary story of one english community over 15 centuries, from the moment that the roman emperor honorius sent his famous letter in 410 advising the english to look to their own defenses to the village as it is today. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to. One doesnt need to be english to find this approach to living history absolutely gripping. Rent michael wood s story of england 2012 on dvd and bluray.
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