Aired Tuesday 7 April, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Four

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Name: 9:00pm - Series 1 Episode 10
Start: 2026-05-12T20:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-12T21:00:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 1 Episode 6: Burning Convictions

Simon Schama tells the story of the reformation from Henry the Eighth's passion for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return the country to Roman Catholicism.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 04/11/2000

Cast and crew

Simon SchamaHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Tuesday 5 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 9
Tuesday 5 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 9
Tuesday 12 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 10
Tuesday 12 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 10