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Age of Ancestors

A History of Ancient BritainSeries 1
Episode 2 of 4

Neil Oliver continues the story of how today's Britain and its people were forged over thousands of years of ancient history. It's 4,000 BC and the first farmers arrive from Europe, with seismic consequences for the local hunter-gatherers.

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Sun 24 Apr 202202:15
BBC Four

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  • Steen1

    Hipaisu Ikuisuutta

  • Jolly

    Inside The Womb

Credits

PresenterNeil Oliver
Executive ProducerEamon Hardy
Series ProducerCameron Balbirnie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Feb 201121:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Thu 17 Feb 201101:20
    BBC HD
  • Mon 6 Jun 201102:35
    BBC One
  • Mon 10 Oct 201119:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Wales
  • Tue 11 Oct 201101:05
    BBC HD
  • Sat 25 Feb 201220:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 18 Apr 201621:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 20 Apr 201600:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 201619:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 11 Apr 201920:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 12 Apr 201902:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 202219:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 24 Apr 202202:15
    BBC Four