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Age of Ancestors

A History of Ancient Britain Series 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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1 hour

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Sun 24 Apr 2022 02:15
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Steen1

    Hipaisu Ikuisuutta

  • Jolly

    Inside The Womb

Credits

Presenter Neil Oliver
Executive Producer Eamon Hardy
Series Producer Cameron Balbirnie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Feb 2011 21:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Thu 17 Feb 2011 01:20
    BBC HD
  • Mon 6 Jun 2011 02:35
    BBC One
  • Mon 10 Oct 2011 19:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Wales
  • Tue 11 Oct 2011 01:05
    BBC HD
  • Sat 25 Feb 2012 20:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 18 Apr 2016 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 20 Apr 2016 00:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 2016 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 11 Apr 2019 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 12 Apr 2019 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 2022 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 24 Apr 2022 02:15
    BBC Four