Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain.
All available episodes (10 total)
Prof Robert Colls looks at the many things we can thank the North for.
Melvyn Bragg on the fall of Rome and the rise of Northumbria.
Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
Melvyn Bragg on the power and influence of northern landscapes.
Melvyn Bragg on the inventiveness of the north and the birth of the Industrial Revolution.
Choose a programme from the In Our Time A-Z.
Take a tour of the North and hear tips for learning the major accents.
What do these regional dialect words mean?
How many of these northern landmarks do you know?
How much do you know about the region and its history?
