Eddie Butler
Self - Presenter
Wales and the History of the World (2010)
Season 1
Eddie Butler presents a series that reveals some extraordinary stories about Wales and the history of the world.
Released March 3, 2010
Episode 29 min
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Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Firsts
Eddie Butler celebrates some Welsh firsts: pioneering scientific achievements on land, at sea, in space, the universe and everything.
March 3, 2010, midnight
S1E2 - Trade and Industry
We know that Wales powered the world by exporting coal but did you know its lager quenched the thirst of the Empire and its tinplate kept food fresh for pioneers in the Wild West?
March 10, 2010, midnight
S1E3 - Conflict
Eddie Butler discovers the story of Wales's involvement in wars throughout the ages - from the Roman invasion to the development of the atom bomb.
March 17, 2010, midnight
S1E4 - Ideas
Eddie Butler looks at the symbols and ideas we've chosen to represent us for the past 6,000 years, give or take a decade. Everything from the red dragon to the red flag and from ancient burial mounds to the iPod.
March 24, 2010, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 116 min.
Released: March 3, 2010
Last Air Date: March 24, 2010, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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