The Public Broadcasting Service will air the groundbreaking series Story of England in which historian and broadcaster Michael Wood tells the story of the lost history of England, from the Dark Ages until the 20th century, through the eyes of one place: Kibworth, Leicestershire.
The new four-part series Michael Wood's Story of England reveals how this village, located in the heart of England, lived through the Black Death, the English Civil War, the Industrial Revolution and World War II. Intertwining the local and national narratives, Wood presents a moving and informative picture of one local community through time.
The first of the series will be shown on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. ( check your local listings )
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Make yourself a nice pot of tea, and enjoy !
