Edwardian Britain in Colour

Part one of a two-part documentary in which social historians examine surviving film footage of Britain in the early years of the 20th century. The first episode features footage of Queen Victoria's state funeral in 1901 and a bicycle parade celebrating the coronation of the new king. The programme also examines life for people employed in the mining and cotton industries, as well as how an increase in leisure time led to the the popularity of seaside resorts soaring, with Blackpool leading the way

Wednesday, 15 July 3 airings

14:35

PBS America

S1 E1

18:55

PBS America

S1 E1

22:15

PBS America

S1 E1

Thursday, 16 July 3 airings

14:35