The Lost Centuries
Eight-part series on British history from Romans to Renaissance.
The Lost Centuries is an eight-part television series produced by Anglia Television in 1968, introduced by Professor Glyn Daniel and presented by Dr Brian Hope-Taylor. It was broadcast on ITV in 1971 in a fixed early evening slot of 6:30pm, with each episode running 25 minutes. The series examined British history from the departure of the Romans to the arrival of the Renaissance.
Quick Facts
- Production company
- Anglia Television
- Year made
- 1968
- Number of episodes
- 8
- Introduced by
- Professor Glyn Daniel
- Presented by
- Dr Brian Hope-Taylor
- Produced and directed by
- Forbes Taylor
- Broadcast network
- ITV
- Broadcast year
- 1971
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The entire series can be viewed for educational purposes through the online academic archive Film and Sound Online within the Anglia Television Library collection.
- This archive is available to teachers and students in UK Further and Higher Education institutions possessing Athens accounts.
Episode guide
1. Into Darkness (TX: 18 July 1971) covers the decline of the Roman Empire and modern parallels. 2. The Enemies (TX: 25 July 1971) examines the frontiers of the civilised world, including the Limes, the Saalburg Roman fort in Germany, Schleswig in North Germany, and Rome. 3. A Dream of Arthur (TX: 8 August 1971) explores the post-Roman enigma, featuring Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, and South Cadbury Hillfort (Alcock excavation). 4. A Star in the East (TX: 15 August 1971) focuses on the rise of Christianity, visiting the Catacombs in Rome and Sancta Sophia in Constantinople. 5. A Golden Age (TX: 22 August 1971) looks at Saxon art in Lindisfarne, Northumberland, Durham, and East Anglia. 6. Mahomet - in Europe (TX: 29 August 1971) addresses the impact of the Islamic Empire on Europe. 7. The Fury of the Northmen (TX: 5 September 1971) covers the Vikings, including the Oseburg ships in Norway and York. 8. Towards a New World (TX: 12 September 1971) leads toward the approaching Renaissance.
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