Introduction
The Roman Invasion of Britain is a British documentary television series hosted by Bettany Hughes.
It was first aired in 2009 on the History Channel in the UK, and later in the US on the Smithsonian Channel.
Outline Series 01, Episode 01
The Romans came to Britain and conquered it, ruling the island for centuries.
But why did they come and how did they succeed in the face of the inhabitants’ ferocious resistance?
Using state-of-the-art graphic imagery and expert reconstructions of the Roman army in action, Bettany Hughes goes back in time to see how they inspired shock and awe.
Hughes analyses the motives and actions of Roman emperors and generals, and of their opponents like Caratacus, a warrior from South-East England who became a hero to the Britons.
The Roman Invasion of Britain Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Presenter: Bettany Hughes.
- Release Date: 2009.
- Running Time: 45 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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