The Great British Story: A People's History (2012)

S1E1 Britannia

Michael Wood begins the series by exploring the origins of early Britain. He admires the strength and variety of its inhabitants who transformed a modest island into a formidable power, highlighting "one of the most remarkable stories in history." He uncovers how the Romans, who referred to this distant part of their empire as 'Britannia,' were envious of the Britons' land, which offered "winters not too cold, and summers not too hot."