European exploration and the development of the British Empire

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In this episode Katie and Datshiane look at the formation of Britain over the last thousand years, European exploration in the 5th century and the early development of the British Empire under Elizabeth I. They episode starts back in the 5th century, shortly after the collapse of the Roman Empire. They move through the centuries right up to the 18th century. Along the way, we hear from Jordan, the Bitesize time-travelling reporter. They'll also be sharing revision hints and tips onto how to remember those key facts and there’ll be exam tips, and a quick test of your knowledge. Suitable for Edexcel, AQA and OCR A. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Time travelling reporters: Kitty Perrin and Jordan Ford Silver Time travelling sound design: Nick Romero Time travelling reporter written by: Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds