Michael wood retraces alexanders epic expedition through 16 countries and four war zones, following as closely as possible the exact route taken by alexander. Interview with public historian michael wood michael wood may not have been wearing one of his onscreen trademark scarves when i met him for the interview, but his downtoearth and friendly style, unceasingly present on tv, was most certainly in tow. In each episode, english historian michael woodss team sheds an original light. The story of england with michael wood episode 4 bbc. This is probably the best of all michael wood s tv series. Watch full episodes of michael wood s story of england and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 5.
Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in. 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 s brilliant and sometimes moving 197981 bbc tv series now for sale on dvd about bloody time. If you are at all interested in the trojan war then you must watch this. Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. I really enjoy that he is an articulate and enthusiastic story teller, drawing the reader along with him. For a local, family and community historian the premise of michael woods story of england is an excellent one. One doesnt need to be english to find this approach to. The great british story is a fascinating eight part bbc series tracing the history of the british people.
Nov 08, 2010 ive admired michael woods work since in search of the dark ages was that really thirty years ago. One doesnt need to be english to find this approach to living history absolutely gripping. You could hardly ask for a more dedicated tour guide through englands history. I have wached it several times and never got bored. I bought wood s paperback book too, it has the same content and some black and white pictures too. The narrative in the dvd follows the writing of the book. Books by michael wood author of in search of the dark ages. With michael wood, carenza lewis, chris dryer, bob holman. How we have transformed the land from prehistory to today, francis pryorthe domesday quest. It tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole.
Like for like readingthe making of the british landscape. Host michael wood explores the history of england by looking at the evolution of the town of kibworth and its inhabitants. Unity house, telford road, basingstoke, hampshire, rg21 6yj. Located just southeast of leicester, this village is a perfect representation of england just in miniature form. Like most places in the england, kibworth was first recorded in 1086 in the domesday book. The plot is dark and pacy and shows how jane tennison became the brilliant yet. Since the series was first made new discoveries have come to light and the disc includes an up to date interview with michael wood in which they are revealed. Sep 27, 2017 shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. I was searching for good and beautiful material about england s history.
I was therefore pleased to be able to savour his new book, the story of england, in a sustained reading session. Where can i download the bbc documentary the story of india by michael woods for free. Interview with public historian michael wood manchester. Michael woods story of england 883929117499 dvd barnes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The history world has been afire with a debate about anglosaxon studies. 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. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. Michael woods story of england tv miniseries 2010 imdb. A village and its people through the whole of english history.
Amit lennonthe guardian m y sister and i have been going through family things in our parents house. In search of the trojan war in the footsteps of alexander the great in search. With the european union, and with assertions of independence within the united kingdom, questions about english national identity have become increasingly topical both there and abroad. Some villagers join in a rebellion against king henry v, while others rise to become middle class merchants in the textile town of coventry. In the story of india, michael wood weaves a spellbinding narrative out of the 10,000year history of the subcontinent. If, for instance, you are a fan of the films of ken burns, or michael wood s other programs e.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. 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 wood the story of india about the show pbs. Michael wood s story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. Mid this article has been rated as midimportance on. The story of england, written and directed by michael wood, is one of the most fascinating tv documentary series in recent memory. Michael wood s story of england dvd movie video at cd universe, in this groundbreaking series, charismatic presenter michael wood tells the story of one place. Woods democratic zeal is certainly refreshing, and the book is at its best when he. You could hardly ask for a more dedicated tour guide through england s history. Michael wood s story of england manages to tell the entire history of the country through the small village of kibworth, leicestershire.
Here is the episode 4 peasants revolt to tudors of the story of england in which michael wood explores the history of. The focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. Jan 16, 2016 michael woods new bbc series is about the history of china. 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 wood s gripping tale moves on to dramatic battles of conscience in the time of the hundred years war. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Prior to that, archeology provides the necessary information.
Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,386,151 views. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to report as if on the present and stress links with our age. A peoples history 2012 king alfred and the anglo saxons 20 the story of china 2016. He is a writer and editor, known for the great british story. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an amalgamation of three villages from antiquity.
It was made possible by some exceptional archives, and some archaeology, but michael wood drew the story together. Jun 19, 2017 and therein lies a key to the approach of mr. The story of england by michael wood in fb2, fb3, rtf download ebook. 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. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day. Michael wood was born on july 23, 1948 in manchester, england as michael david wood. The story of kibworth is the story of england itself, a who do you think you are. Search, browse, listen, read and download over 00 free audio books and ebooks. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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. This article is within the scope of wikiproject england, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of england on wikipedia. Arabic chinese english french german italian russian spanish. The story of england is told through modern scenes mixed with old facts in the place where they happened. 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 has 87 books on goodreads with 14853 ratings. Bbc four michael woods story of england episode guide. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 2.
Explore books by michael wood with our selection at. The story of england, by michael wood the independent. Michael woods unique portrait moves on to 1066 when the normans build a castle in kibworth. The village of kibworth in leicestershire lies at the very center of england. Interweaving the national story with the local, historian michael wood the story of england sets the lives of the ordinary people in the context of great events, showing them struggling with invasion, plague, famine and war and often with their rulers to make. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 3. Michael tells the story of one community through the whole of english history. Watch michael woods story of england, season 1 prime video. In each episode, english historian michael woods s team sheds an original light on a major period in british history. I found michael wood s the story of england dvd and i bought it. Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. The story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kiplings puck of pooks hill. Michael woods story of england online full episodes of.
Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 6. Michael wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. Its an idea he had been formulating for some time the history of england as seen through the lens of one english. In kiplings exceedingly good book, english history. The story of china is framed by the idea that respect for family is the constant thread. In search of england is published at a significant moment. Taking a multidiscipline diverse approach it aims to explore the development of a modern community through its historical past. We see how the people themselves set up the first school for their children. Home today to more than a fifth of the worlds population, india gave birth to the oldest and most influential civilization on earth, to four world religions, and to the worlds largest democracy. Michael wood on beowulf michael woods story of england 2010 the great british story. Michael woods the story of england bagotbookss blog. 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. 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 woods most popular book is in search of the dark ages. Game retail limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority. 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. 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. Michael woods story of england what time is it on tv. Jun 20, 2016 for a local, family and community historian the premise of michael woods story of england is an excellent one. Mary arden was the daughter of a 100acre farmer in a small village in warwickshire. 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. 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. 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. And it is probably fair to say that the story of anglosaxon england as. Skvheshakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,386,151 views.
From picturesque old cities on the yellow river he travels to the bazaars of the silk road in central asia, and on to india in the footsteps of the chinese monk who brought buddhist texts to china. Made by renowned tv historian michael wood its entitled mary arden. Keeping up with the ancestors life and style the guardian. It is the subject of a sixpart bbc tv series to be shown in autumn 2010. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england, by michael wood. Sep 01, 2010 the focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. In a tale of fantastic geographical sweep, michael wood conjures up chinas first great international age, the tang dynasty. And really, there is a fourth point in its favour, its a project led by michael wood who manages the balance between popular and academic history so expertly.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. In the story of england, michael wood tells the extraordinary story of one english. I promise you will learn much more than you ever thought you didnt know about english history. Michael woods story of england documentary epiosde 1. Mary had eight children, three of whom died young, and went through many family disasters and tragedies. A part of the series michael wood s story of england. Dec 06, 2019 michael wood s story of england dvd movie video at cd universe, in this groundbreaking series, charismatic presenter michael wood tells the story of one place.
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