Tomorrow, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Four HD

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Name: 9:00pm - Series 1 Episode 13
Start: 2026-06-02T20:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-02T21:00:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 1 Episode 12: Forces of Nature

The French Revolution sent shock waves through Britain - while some watched transfixed, others were horrified. Expert historian Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 28/05/2002

Cast and crew

Simon SchamaHost

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Series 1 Episode 12
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Series 1 Episode 13
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Series 1 Episode 13