In this fascinating seven part series David Dimbleby reveals the seven great ages of British culture, uncovering and exploring over 2000 years of extraordinary artistic achievements. Fresh, rich and full of vivid insights into the triumphs and tragedies of the national past, the stories unfold through an incredible collection of treasures. From the Roman occupation through to the glory days of the Tudor monarchs and William Shakespeare, the colonial architecture of the British Empire to the impact of the World War I. As seen on ABC1.