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David dimbleby tells the story of britain s last 2,000 years through its art and treasure. Each episode features a different period of british history. Bettany hughes obe born 14 may 1967 is an english historian, author and broadcaster, specialising in classical history. Seven ages of britain tv miniseries documentary 2003. Dec 07, 2010 season 1, episode 1 the age of conquest first aired. The first episode of seven ages of britain was broadcast in july, 2016. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven.
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