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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. Located in the very heart of England, Kibworth has lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, and was even bombed in World War II.
Michael Wood's Story of England
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. Located in the very heart of England, Kibworth has lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, and was even bombed in World War II. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and DNA, Michael Wood uncovers the lost history of this village from the Roman era to the present day. Intertwining the local and national narratives, he creates a moving and informative picture of one local community throughout history. Featuring the original UK series, including two hours of footage never-seen-before in North America.
Michael Wood is an English historian and broadcaster. He has presented numerous television documentary series, has made over 80 documentary films, most notably, Great Railway Journeys, Art Of The Western World, Legacy: A Search For The Origins Of Civilization, In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great, Conquistadors, In Search Of Myths And Heroes, and The Story Of India (2007). He has written numerous books on English history including In Search Of The Dark Ages, The Domesday Quest, and In Search Of Shakespeare.
Format: Color, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
Run Time: 353 minutes
Street Date: July 24, 2012
Suggested Retail Price: DVD $34.98 ($43.98 in Canada)
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Posted by: News Editor - July 3, 2012, 6:57 am - PR
Keywords: history, documentary
