Reel History of Britain

★ 6.0(1)20111 season

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Good to know

Release date: 2011-09-05
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 20
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended

About Reel History of Britain

Reel History of Britain is a 2011 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Melvyn Bragg. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Reel History of Britain in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Reel History of Britain is a 20 part series being shown on BBC Two, presented by Melvyn Bragg and about the history of modern Britain; through the eyes of people who were there. It was shown from 5–30 September 2011. The programme is a social history documentary, charting the course of the twentieth century through archive film, plus interviews and recollections of key events that have taken place in the last one-hundred years, since the advent of moving film. In each episode, Bragg goes to a different place in the UK and shows people film in a 1950s Ministry of Technology mobile cinema, then gauges their reactions and captures them on film.

Seasons (1)

Season 120 eps · 2011

Cast

Melvyn Bragg

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Reel History of Britain in Canada?+

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How many seasons of Reel History of Britain are there?+

Reel History of Britain has 1 season and 20 episodes in total.

Who stars in Reel History of Britain?+

Reel History of Britain stars Melvyn Bragg.

When did Reel History of Britain come out?+

Reel History of Britain is a 2011 web series.

What genre is Reel History of Britain?+

Reel History of Britain is Documentary series.