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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Very interesting and thought provoking, especailly in these contemporary recession times, as I found the historial information relevant to understanding how our society evolved from post World War II shortages and hardships, to our present self indulgent, materialistic status. A great alternative dose of reality television, that will entertain and uplift the more enlightened viewer.The presentation by Marr is excellent, a little dramatic in places, but this helps to lighten the current affairs subject matter and liven the dated, but interesting film clips. Definately recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A fantastic series tracing Modern British History from post world war two to the first few years of the new millenium. Each episode deals with a spefcific time period and looks at the impact of individuals and events that have shaped modern Great Britain.
The episodes are as follows:
Advance Britannia - Covering 1945-1955
The Land of Lost Content - Covering 1955-1964
Paradise Lost - Covering 1964-1979
Revolution! - Covering 1979-1990
New Britannia - Covering 1990-2007
This is excellent and informative and I would recommend this as essential viewing in schools as it cover the history in a realsitic warts and all way and doesn't shy away from the nastier pieces of our past.
Andrew Marr is as ever an interesting writer and presenter of this series and makes the information interesting and at times humorous. I highly recommend this DVD.
The episodes are as follows:
Advance Britannia - Covering 1945-1955
The Land of Lost Content - Covering 1955-1964
Paradise Lost - Covering 1964-1979
Revolution! - Covering 1979-1990
New Britannia - Covering 1990-2007
This is excellent and informative and I would recommend this as essential viewing in schools as it cover the history in a realsitic warts and all way and doesn't shy away from the nastier pieces of our past.
Andrew Marr is as ever an interesting writer and presenter of this series and makes the information interesting and at times humorous. I highly recommend this DVD.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Although I lived through much of this period I had little knowledge of what happened! Andrew Marr is adept at drawing out the important aspects of history and I wanted a permanent record for the next generation as well as for me. No doubt I shall watch it again and again. First class acquisition and the excellent Amazon service as ever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Life saver for my A-levels.
Though by no means in depth enough for me to revise from alone, Marr's wonderfully enthusiastic portrayal of modern British History has helped me secure the basics and chronology... Read more
Published 13 days ago by HawcroftClan
Brilliant - Marr at his best
Andrew Marr is up to his usual amazing standard of insightful, gripping, and thought provoking history packaged in such a way so that anyone can watch it and enjoy it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Student120
Andrew Marrs History of Britain DVD
I bought this DVD to brighten up revision for my A level British Politics and History exam. The DVD is a more gripping way of learning Politics which some people see to be a "dry"... Read more
Published 11 months ago by j1mmers157
Brilliant!!
This is easily the best DVD that covers the history of modern Briain. I am currently studing AS level modern history and I highly recommened this DVD for revision purposes. Read more
Published 12 months ago by mike
Informative and interesting
These programmes were broadcast a year ago but remain fascinating episodes about GBs post war history. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nick
marvellous marr
Fantastic review of Britain's Social History, cant praise the guy enough. (no I'm not a relative) His totally un biased viewpoint. Read more
Published 24 months ago by S. J. Hannaway
A series spoiled by its left-wing bias
I have watched the series twice and whilst I enjoyed some aspects of it, I was irritated by Marr's left-wing bias which unfortunately made this a rather selective and distorted... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Paul Mountford
Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain
An excellent series, but quite disturbing because it presents the hard reality of life and not as I remember looking through the rose tinted glasses of old age.
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Kenneth Martin
as good as on TV
It was bought as a present for someone who loved the TV series. As there have been no complaints I think he enjoys it. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by KaziePnut
The BBC at its best
I don't know precisely how one comes to be called a 'national treasure', but Andrew Marr deserves the title. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by Mr. A. A. S. Jukes
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