Michael wood is a writer and historian living in england. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. Episode and series guides for michael wood s story of england. Michael wood uncovers the history of kibworth s first 1,000 years, with a roman villa, anglosaxons, vikings and evidence of life on the eve of the norman conquest. The story of england, written and directed by michael wood, is one of the most fascinating tv documentary series in recent memory. A new book, and especially a new television series from michael wood is a cause celebre for history lovers. This series tells the story of england, from the dark ages until the 20th century, through the eyes of one place. Located in the very heart of england, kibworth has lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution.
Michael woods story of england 883929117499 dvd barnes. It has a church, some pubs, the grand union canal, a first world. Michael woods story of england online full episodes of. Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. 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 superb account of one english village in the context of key historical events. Youll enjoy this landmark bbc series that traces english history by unearthing rare local and. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kipling s puck of pook s hill. Michael woods story of england pbs america youtube. Michael woods story of england tv miniseries 2010 imdb. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,454,552 views. 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. One doesnt need to be english to find this approach to living history absolutely gripping.
Browse content similar to michael wood s story of england. 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. As wood notes, film is many things, but it has become above all a means of telling stories through images and sounds. 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. In each episode, english historian michael woods s team sheds an original light on a major period in british history. 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. Show more show less the story of one village through the whole of english history. 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.
With the help of the residents of an ordinary english village, historian michael wood embarks on a sixpart journey through english history, from. His latest, the story of england, is a journey through the pageant of english history in one village in the middle of england kibworth leicestershire. Michael woods gripping tale moves on to dramatic battles of conscience in the time of the hundred years war. The cradle of civilization after thousands of years as a huntergatherer, man built the first cities 5,000 years ago on the banks of the euphrates in southern iraq. 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. 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. Shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. 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.
Jun 28, 2012 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 wood s story of. The investigations showed that the house previously known as glebe farm, 50 yards along the road, was actually robert ardens house and the one traditionally known as mary ardens house was a later building owned by adam palmer. The story of england is an entertaining and informative account of english history and, for those who missed woods recent sixpart bbc tv series, the book is certainly a worthy substitute. So michael woods story of england thus seems to be something of a mixed bag, with both advantages and disadvantages from its chosen method of focusing on one small town, and telling the story of ordinary people instead of the socalled great men of 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. 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. Rent michael wood s story of england 2012 on dvd and bluray. Michael woods story of england is a documentary that sees michael wood in kibworth, a village in leicestershire, as he explores how people lived. The idea was a genius one, yet hard to imagine what the results might be. A products availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. Browse the history documentaries category for available tv programmes to watch on. Michael woods story of england documentary epiosde 1. Historian michael wood tells the story of one place the village of kibworth throughout english history.
The origins of civilisation, with michael wood 2002. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to report as if on the present and stress links with our age. Michael wood travels from cape town to the victoria falls. Michael woods story of england is on bbc four at 9pm and bbc hd at 10. In kipling s exceedingly good book, english history is told through a series of interconnected songs and. The story of england, by michael wood the independent. Michael woods story of england what time is it on tv.
Jan 26, 2012 its a challenge to write an introduction to the entire entirety of film in 115 small pages but still, this was no good. Sep 01, 2010 a new book, and especially a new television series from michael wood is a cause celebre for history lovers. Rent michael woods story of england 2012 on dvd and blu. Michael wood s 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. If you choose to watch this series, you will likely find as i have that some. The narrative in the dvd follows the writing of the book. Michael woods story of england, romans to normans bbc. 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. The story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kiplings puck of pooks hill. A product s availability is clearly noted on the product detail page as in stock, advanced sale, release date or special order. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 4. Big historical secrets in a humble midlands village ahead of his new bbc series, historian michael wood explains his study of england. Michael woods story of england michael woods story of england.
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. Skvheshakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,409,210 views. Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series hosted by michael wood, telling the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. Michael wood the story of india about the show pbs. 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. He has worked as a journalist, broadcaster, and filmmaker, with over sixty films to his name. On the horizon is the protestant reformation, but the rise of capitalism and individualism sow the seeds of england s future greatness.
Michael wood offers a rare insight into the lives of ordinary people and it is arguably only through connecting with the people of the past that we can. The series focuses on tracing history through ordinary people in an ordinary. Right out of the gate, story of england isincrediblyone of pbs most british offerings to date. 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. His book in the footsteps of alexander the great california, 1997, based on his pbs television series, was a bestseller in england and in the united states. For all future programme times, please visit the upcoming episodes page. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day. Here he learns how the romans, anglosaxons and vikings impacted on the village of kibworth. Video great railway journeys zambezi express 9pt in search of william the conqueror 1981 tv documentary.
If, for instance, you are a fan of the films of ken burns, or michael wood s other programs e. See more ideas about buy movies, it cast, wu zetian. 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. In this very short introduction, michael wood offers a wealth of insight into the nature of film, considering its role and impact on society as well as its future in the digital age. Using archaeological evidence and primary records, michael wood will examine how an english village coped with the great famine and the black plague. Bbc worldwide ltd british broadcasting corporation the story of one village through the whole of english history. Story of england, which began on bbc four, is a very simple idea.
The village of kibworth in leicestershire lies at the very centre of england. Skvheshakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,454,552 views. Find out when michael woods story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 2. 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. Hosted by historian michael wood river journeys and travels. Michael woods story of england tv miniseries 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Shop for more documentary available online at walmart. All six episodes of the bbc historical documentary series presented by michael wood, telling the story of one village throughout the whole of english. Some villagers join in a rebellion against king henry v, while others rise to become middle class merchants in the textile town of coventry. Sep 27, 2017 shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. We remain open and continue to deliver your home entertainment.
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Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Michael woods story of england by michael wood dvd. Located just southeast of leicester, this village is a perfect representation of england just in miniature form. Produced by peter spryleverton making of mankind and japan. Jul 07, 2011 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.
But also its a tale of migration romans and britons, anglosaxons and vikings, normans. Buy michael woods the story of england from walmart canada. The great famine and the black death michael woods story. In a groundbreaking series, michael wood tells the two thousand year old story of one village. Revenge of the fallen michael bay, 2011 to tumbling doll of flesh 1998. 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. 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. With michael wood, carenza lewis, chris dryer, bob holman. Focusing not on kings, battles and rulers, but on the lives of ordinary people, wood reveals a unique view of english history. Michael woods story of england dvd, 2012, 2disc set for. Michael wood was born on july 23, 1948 in manchester, england as michael david wood. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Episode 1 of 6 michael wood uncovers the history of kibworth s first 1,000 years, with a roman villa, anglosaxons, vikings and evidence of life on the eve of the.
I was looking for an acknowledgement of the vastness of the film universe, from sunrise 1927, f w murnau to a pigeon sat on a branch contemplating existence 2014, roy andersson to transformers. Michael wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. Episode 1 of 6 michael wood uncovers the history of kibworths first 1,000 years, with a roman villa, anglosaxons, vikings and evidence of life on the eve of the. The results were received just before michael wood came to film. Historian michael wood tells the story of one place throughout history. Browse content similar to michael woods story of england. In a groundbreaking series, michael wood tells the two thousandyear old story of one village. Investigate viking invasions, the norman conquest, the black death, the industrial revolution and devastating world warswithout leaving the small village of kibworth in the heart of england. In kiplings exceedingly good book, english history. The leicestershire village of kibworth is a place that lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution and was even. Michael wood s story of england season 1 episode 1 romans to normans.
Groundbreaking series in which michael wood tells the story of one place throughout the whole of english history. We see how the people themselves set up the first school for their children. Find out when michael woods story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 1. The village is kibworth in leicestershire in the heart of england a place that lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution and was even bombed in world war two. In each episode, english historian michael woodss team sheds an original light on a major period in british history. I found michael woods the story of england dvd and i bought it. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an amalgamation of three villages from antiquity.
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