Explore the forces that shaped modern Britain and Ireland

From royal courts to radical protests, from industrial revolutions to global empires—this compelling new film series traces the dramatic evolution of power, rights, and freedom across three centuries of British and Irish history.

We will trace Britain and Ireland’s transformation from 1714 to 2010, unpacking power struggles, social revolutions, and the evolving meaning of freedom.

Watch the teaser trailer below.

What you'll discover:

• Who held power – and who fought for it?
• How did ideas of freedom evolve?
• What role did protest, reform, and revolution play?
• How did empire, industry, and identity shape the nation?
  

Featuring leading historians

With expert insights from renowned scholars including Emma Griffin, Carl Griffin, and Katrina Navickas, the series offers a fresh and inclusive perspective on Britain’s past and brings to life the voices of monarchs, reformers, workers, and everyday people.

Series launches autumn 2025 with the journey from early to modern Britain and Ireland (1714–1785).