This classic series was a benchmark in documentary-making. Produced in the 1950s and 60s, it touches on all aspects of life in the first half of the 20th century. The series is narrated by celebrated actors, including Sir Michael Redgrave and Sir Ralph Richardson. Produced by the BAFTA-winning Peter Baylis.
Scenes from life at the turn of the century - life in Britain and around the world. Narrated by Basil Rathbone.
This classic series was a benchmark in documentary-making. Produced in the 1950s and 60s, it touches on all aspects of life in the first half of the 20th century. Narrated by celebrated actors including Michael Redgrave and Ralph Richardson. Irish treaty, mad stunts and newspapers at work. Narrat...
A period of technological and political change. Narrated by Sir Ralph Richardson.
Narrated by Dame Edith Evans.
World War One begins and recruits go off to fight. Narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave.
Training of Kitchener's volunteer army, the Dardanelles etc.. Narrated by Stanley Holloway.
From the Eastern, Western and Home Fronts. Narrated by Stanley Holloway.
About life in the Depression and gangster-hit America. Narrated by John Ireland.
Including the Russian Revolution, the US entry into the War and women at work. Narrated by Stanley Holloway.
The Americans have an impact on the War - then, finally, there is Peace. Narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave.
Celebrations of the Armistice and negotiations at Versailles. Narrated by Sir Ralph Richardson.
Events of 1920 - weddings, women's rights, industrial unrest and problems in Ireland. Narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave.
Review of the events in 1922 including Irish Troubles, war between Greece and Turkey, and developments in aviation and radio. Narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave.
A look at political and social life in Europe and beyond during 1924. Narrated by John Ireland.
Fantastic peek at the British film industry of the 1920s - clips from great silent films and newsreels. Narrated by Basil Rathbone.
Documentary about 1926 - the General Strike, international politics, dancing, weather and record-breaking feats. Narrated by Stanley Holloway.
A look at the obsession with speed and travel during the late 1920s. Narrated by Roger Livesey.
Good documentary about the world in 1929. Illness of King George V and economic depression. Narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave.
Excellent documentary about women's lives in the 1920s. Narrated by Joyce Grenfell.
A look behind the scenes at the theatre during the 1920s. Narrated by Basil Rathbone.
Good documentary about the world in the early 1930s. Narrated by Anthony Quayle.
Diary of events in 1932 in the United States of America - Franklin Roosevelt becomes the President. Narrated by Anthony Quayle.