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The ERA Video Streaming Platform | History | Power, Politics and Society

The changing power of monarchs

The Prince and the Bomber

The Prince and the Bomber

History | BBC Two Wales | 2019 | 59'21''

Fifty years on from the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales, this film explores the tumultuous period leading up to the ceremony a...

Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

History | BBC HD | 2013 | 57'55''

Professor Jeremy Black explains the unique economic, social and political factors that helped Britain transform itself almost ent...

Episode 3 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Episode 3 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 59'16''

In her story of Britain's imported German dynasty, Lucy Worsley shows how Britain's new ruling family foug...

Episode 2 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Episode 2 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 59'01''

In her story of Britain's imported German dynasty, Lucy Worsley shows how George II had to adapt to a grow...

Episode 1 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Episode 1 | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 59'15''

Dr Lucy Worsley's series begins in 1714 when, to prevent the crown falling into the hands of a Catholic, B...

S1E1: The Coronation of Elizabeth II | Days That Shook the World

S1E1: The Coronation of Elizabeth II | Days That Shook the World

History | BBC Two | 2003 | 30'07''

A look at the June 2, 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

S2E10: The Abdication of Edward VIII | Days That Shook the World

S2E10: The Abdication of Edward VIII | Days That Shook the World

History | BBC Two | 2004 | 28'37''

A British royal scandal: the abdication of Edward VIII.

1: A New Dawn | Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain

1: A New Dawn | Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain

History | BBC Two | 2009 | 57'33''

Andrew Marr revisits Britain at the dawn of the 20th century. He finds the country mourning the death of Que...

4: The Welsh Borders | History File

4: The Welsh Borders | History File

History | BBC Two | 1994 | 19'18''

Edward I defeats Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, last prince of independent Wales. Edward's aim is British unity under English rule, but does he ju...

The Real George V

The Real George V

History | Channel 4 | 2002 | 1'15'25''

Documentary about the grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II and the creator of the modern House of Windsor.

The Badness Of King George IV

The Badness Of King George IV

History | Channel 4 | 2004 | 1'16'04''

King George IV's style and taste defined the Regency period, but as Prince Regent and as king, George IV's extravagance and self-indulgence att...

2: Creating Britishness | Union with David Olusoga

2: Creating Britishness | Union with David Olusoga

History | BBC Two | 2023 | 59'16''

David Olusoga reveals how, in the 18th century, a new British identity was forged in the face of multiple threats from wit...

Royal Coronation | Newsround Specials

Royal Coronation | Newsround Specials

History | CBBC | 2023 | 1'05''

Ricky explores the special coronation ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.

The King | Newsround Specials

The King | Newsround Specials

History | CBBC | 2023 | 13'59''

Ricky explores the life of King Charles III, ahead of his special coronation ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.

George’s Power Slips | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

George’s Power Slips | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 2'00''

Lucy Worsley discusses Jacobean opposition to George I.

Georgian Architecture | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Georgian Architecture | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 3'51''

Lucy Worsley investigates Georgian neo-Palladian architecture.

George I’s Mistresses | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

George I’s Mistresses | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 1'59''

Lucy Worsley investigates depictions of King George I's Mistresses.

The Stuarts Vs George I | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

The Stuarts Vs George I | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 1'10''

Lucy Worsley discusses the differences between painting depictions of the Stuarts and the Ha...

George is under pressure | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

George is under pressure | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 2'28''

Lucy Worsley explores the opposition to George I and the Hanoverians.

George I is crowned | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

George I is crowned | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 2'34''

Lucy Worsley investigates the crowing of King George I.

Electress Sophia of Hanover | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Electress Sophia of Hanover | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

History | BBC Four | 2014 | 3'03''

Lucy Worsley discusses the life and character of Sophia of Hanover, the closest Protesta...

Who shall rule next | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Who shall rule next | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2014 | 2'43''

Lucy Worsley introduces the Georgian era and the issue of who would be King after Queen Anne.

George III Versus Parliament | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

George III Versus Parliament | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'01''

Lucy Worsley discusses the battles in parliament during King George's moments of madness.

Fredrick and Caroline | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Fredrick and Caroline | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 1'34''

On her deathbed Caroline refused to see her estranged son Frederick.

The Role of Parliament in Succession | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

The Role of Parliament in Succession | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 3'29''

Lucy Worsley investigates the parliamentary search to find a Protestant successor to Qu...

Sarah and Anne’s relationship | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Sarah and Anne’s relationship | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

History | BBC Four | 2013 | 4'45''

Lucy Worsley investigates the complicated relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah.

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