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The Victorians

  • 2009
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season

The Victorians - Their Story In Pictures is a 2009 British documentary series which focuses on Victorian art and culture. The four part series is written and presented by Jeremy Paxman and debuted on BBC One at 9:00pm on Sunday 15 February 2009.

Latest: Season 1 · 2009

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  1. E1. Painting the Town

    Feb 15, 2009 · 60m

    Jeremy Paxman begins his exploration into Victorian Britain by investigating the most dramatic event of the age - the explosion of great cities.

  2. E2. Home Sweet Home

    Feb 22, 2009 · 60m

    Jeremy Paxman continues his exploration of the Victorian world by entering the home.

  3. E3. Having It All

    Mar 1, 2009 · 60m

    Continuing his exploration of the Victorian world, Jeremy Paxman tells how railways, factories and military might made Britain the richest country in the world.

  4. E4. Dreams and Nightmares

    Mar 8, 2009 · 60m

    Jeremy Paxman discovers how, during the dying years of Victoria's reign, artists led a revolt against Victorian values of money and morality.