When this epic series was first broadcast in 1973 it redefined the gold standard for television documentary; it remains the benchmark by which all factual programming must judge itself. Orig...
Better than a book guide !. If you are planning to visit Venice I recommend you invest in to this DVD and watch it before you go. This is more a historical guide than a review of the most im...
Michael Wood Genius Again. An excellent series! Once again Michael Wood's enthusiam, knowledge and insight enable you to actually feel the history, really making it come alive and it becomes...
Anchored by the impassioned presence of David Dimbleby, How We Built Britain is a terrific documentary series that follows its host on a journey of Britain's architectural heritage. Sprea...
Walking with Dinosaurs, which must have surprised even its makers by reaching the viewing figures usually reserved for royal weddings, was the undoubted television event of 1999. (The compan...
An understanding of modern America: highly recommended. This four-part BBC series provides an educational, insightful tour of American history. Simon Schama's detailed TV essays explain much...
The most successful public-television miniseries in American history, the 11-hour American Civil War defined what has since become known as the "Ken Burns approach"--voice-over nar...
Television at its best. Simon Schama is like the history teacher we should all have had, bringing the rich and fabulous history of Britain to life. Tremendous television and it is sets a be...
Excellent series, extras please?. Having never seen the series before i was not expecting much, but this suprised me, at its best it was incredibly enthralling i watched lal 5 pretty much ba...
Not what the title suggests.... When I ordered the series, Civilisation, I did expect exactly that - A broad, informative and exciting review of civilization on our planet. What I got was a ...
