Episode list

Andrew Marr traces 70,000 years of history, beginning with the earliest humans. From Africa, they spread around the world, adapting and surviving against the odds.

Andrew Marr tells the story of the first empires which laid the foundations for the modern world.

Andrew Marr examines the spiritual revolutions that shook the world between 300 BC and 700 AD.

Andrew reaches the Middle Ages, when Vikings explored and pillaged from Northern Europe to North America.

Andrew tells the story of Europe's rise from piracy to private enterprise, starting with Columbus's discovery of America.

Andrew explores the Age of Revolution, when people across the world rose up in the name of freedom and equality.

Andrew Marr tells how Britain's Industrial Revolution created the modern world.

Andrew Marr brings the story right up to date with the twentieth century.