Channel logo

The Industrial Revolution

Season 1
The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history. It revolutionized the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives. But why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or even the United States? Historian Jeremy Black tries to unravel the mysteries of this era-defining development.
20131 episodeALL
Free trial of BBC Select

Terms apply

Prime membership required

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Industrial Revolution
    January 13, 2013
    58min
    ALL
    The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history. It revolutionized the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives. But why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or even the United States? Historian Jeremy Black tries to unravel the mysteries of this era-defining development.
    Free trial of BBC Select

Details

More info

Subtitles
None available
Directors
Charles Colville
Producers
Charles ColvilleMichael Tuft
Cast
Jeremy Black
Studio
BBC
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.