Big historical secrets in a humble midlands village ahead of his new bbc series, historian michael wood explains his study of england in miniature. Homing in on england michael woods the story of england. Before the woods made this migration, a significant attempt to establish english control in ireland began by henry vii in 1494. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,386,151 views. The story of england by michael wood, paperback barnes. I really enjoy that he is an articulate and enthusiastic story teller, drawing the reader along with him. Download from norman conquest to magna carta england 1066 1215. Id been feeling unwell over the weekend, and spent most of my waking hours reading. The narrative in the dvd follows the writing of the book. I like the personal recollections of woods in the book. Historian michael wood interview on bbc documentry the story of india. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 1. Find out when michael wood s story of england is on tv, including series 1episode 5.
It was made possible by some exceptional archives, and some archaeology, but michael wood drew the story together. Michael wood uncovers the history of kibworths first 1,000 years, with a roman villa, anglosaxons, vikings and evidence of life on the eve. Michael woods unique portrait moves on to 1066 when the normans build a castle in kibworth. 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 wood tells the story of one place, the leicestershire village of kibworth, throughout the whole of english history. 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. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Michael wood s story of england examines the national narrative through a deliberately narrow aperture, focusing on a single leicestershire village called kibworth. Watch michael woods story of england, season 1 prime video. Apr 22, 2020 all episodes of michael wood s story of england. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. Groundbreaking series in which michael wood tells the story of one place throughout the. Michael woods story of england poster 1 goldposter. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download.
With michael wood, carenza lewis, chris dryer, bob holman. Groundbreaking series in which michael wood tells the story of one. 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. If, for instance, you are a fan of the films of ken burns, or michael wood s other programs e. Watch bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of revolution ancientworld on dailymotion. In each episode, english historian michael woods s team sheds an original light on a major period in british history. Buy michael woods the story of england from walmart canada. 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. 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. Nov 08, 2010 ive admired michael woods work since in search of the dark ages was that really thirty years ago. Unity house, telford road, basingstoke, hampshire, rg21 6yj.
The story of england, written and directed by michael wood, is one of the most fascinating tv documentary series in recent memory. The story of england a village and its people through the whole of english history michael wood, london. Michael wood s story of england manages to tell the entire history of the country through the small village of kibworth, leicestershire. Michael woods the story of england bagotbookss blog. 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. I did indeed take in search of england to england and it has proven to be a fun read. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to.
A village and its people through the whole of english history. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The story of england with michael wood episode 4 bbc. Michael woods story of england what time is it on tv. Rent michael woods story of england 2012 on dvd and blu. Michael tells the story of one community through the whole of english history. This article is within the scope of wikiproject england, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of england on wikipedia. 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. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Michael woods story of england online full episodes of. Michael woods story of england tv miniseries 2010 imdb. The story of england has a fine ancestry, feeding from other popular historical programmes such as who do you think you are, time team and reality programmes such as the 1900s house. He has made over one hundred television films and has written four numberonebestselling books including in the footsteps of alexander the great and the story of india.
Bbc four michael woods story of england episode guide. I promise you will learn much more than you ever thought you didnt know about english history. Ctva the classic tv archive uk documentary series michael wood documentaries episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive with contributions by. If you subscribed via the website, you can enter the order number from your subscription confirmation email in place of your customer number. Game retail limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority. 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 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, 20 december 2018 t he first featurelength film by ramell ross, hale county this morning, this evening, has been praised for creating a new genre within the documentary form and evoking with unusual clarity the life of a particular community. Of michael woods home, miss rawlings wrote the original name of the plantation was mountain plains, the mountain. Sep 27, 2017 shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration.
It was originally aired on the bbc in six episodes in august and september 2007 as part of the bbc season. Superb but please watch the dvd rather than the pbs video angelofvic 3 august 2012. Michael wood s story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. Sep 01, 2010 the focus on one small area to tell the story of england was fascinating. Michael wood the story of india about the show pbs. But rather than being a passive observer michael wood challenges the viewer to engage actively with their history to look at primary sources, visit heritage.
Michael woods story of england tv guide from radiotimes. The idea was a genius one, yet hard to imagine what the results might be. The village of kibworth in leicestershire lies at the very center of england. Michael wood was born and educated in manchester, and studied modern history and later anglosaxon history at oxford. Bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of. Shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. But also its a tale of migration romans and britons, anglosaxons and vikings, normans. 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. Groundbreaking series in which michael wood tells the story of one place throughout the whole of english history. 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. 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 woods story of england on alabama public television.
His latest, the story of england, is a journey through the pageant of english history in one village in the middle of england kibworth leicestershire. Michael wood dvd collection story of india, conquistadors, in search of shakespeare, and in search of myths and heroes on 7 discs 5. Kibworth residents participate in a reenactment as anglosaxons. I found michael wood s the story of england dvd and i bought it. Which is why, for better or for worse, the most engaging part of michael woods story of england isnt the story, but michael wood. The story of india is a bbc tv documentary series, written and presented by historian michael wood, about the 10,000year history of the indian subcontinent in six episodes. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day. 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. Historian michael wood was the entertainment that followed. Explore books by michael wood with our selection at.
The story of england by michael wood in fb2, fb3, rtf download ebook. Taking a multidiscipline diverse approach it aims to explore the development of a modern community through its historical past. I knew that michael wood is an experienced and well known hosthistorian, but for anyone who have studied eastern cultureshistory it is simply amazing that he can go through the history of china in 6 episode yet still point out the essential and important turns of events. You could hardly ask for a more dedicated tour guide through englands history.
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. The village is kibworth in leicestershire in the heart of england a place that lived through the black death, the civil war and the industrial revolution and was even bombed in world war two. Located just southeast of leicester, this village is a perfect representation of england just in miniature form. A couple of times there was a convergence of sorts between the book and places ive visited or did visit in england and wales. Where can i download the bbc documentary the story of. He travels to kibworth, leicestershire, england, which actually consists of an. In search of ethelred the unready part 1 michael wood. Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration.
A new book, and especially a new television series from michael wood is a cause celebre for history lovers. Michael woods story of englanddomesday to magna carta. Even his memoir, nothing to be frightened of, which is full of french authors and stories, and has wonderfully crafted phrases. Jun 15, 2016 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.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Jun 20, 2016 for a local, family and community historian the premise of michael woods story of england is an excellent one. Bbc michael woods story of england subtitles episode list and air dates. The story of england, by michael wood the independent. Rent michael wood s story of england 2012 starring michael wood on dvd and bluray. Download bbc michael woods story of england subtitles in.
The story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kiplings puck of pooks hill. 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. In october 1066, the normans won england at the battle of hastingschanging society forever. Wood studied history and english at oriel college, oxford, touring the united states for six weeks in his final. 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. This series tells the story of england, from the dark ages until the 20th century, through the eyes of one place. Michael wood s story of england daily schedule programs az this series tells the story of england, from the dark ages until the 20th century, through the eyes of.
Michael woods story of england is a sixpart bbc documentary series written and presented by michael wood and airing from 22 september 2010. This is a fascinating and superb series that very colorfully and entertainingly covers the entire history of england, from. Kibworth is blessed with, for some periods of its history, with good historical records. I was therefore pleased to be able to savour his new book, the story of england, in a sustained reading session. Woods democratic zeal is certainly refreshing, and the book is at its best when he. Located in the very heart of england, kibworth has lived through the black death. This page is no longer actively maintained as of 2015. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england, by michael wood. I started off continuing with the female quixote, but can only read so much of that at a time, and so turned to a. May 29, 2012 i was searching for good and beautiful material about england s history. Browse content similar to michael wood s story of england.
One doesnt need to be english to find this approach to living history absolutely gripping. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in search of the dark ages, the domesday quest, the story of england, and in search of shakespeare. So far i think my favorite part has been on assers life of. Michael woods story of england documentary epiosde 1. In kiplings exceedingly good book, english history is told through a series of interconnected songs and.