The Complete and Utter History of Britain

Season 1

A forerunner to 'Monty Python's Flying Circus', this sketch show looked at famous events in British history from a quirky perspective. Only one series was made, by the commercial channel London Weekend Television.

Where to Watch The Complete and Utter History of Britain • Season 1

6 Episodes

From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest
E1
From the Dawn of History to the Norman ConquestSatirical newscasts involve everything chronolocigally correct, from cavemen to the Battle of Hastings.
Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood
E2
Richard the Lionheart to Robin the HoodThe late twelfth century is sent up.
Edward the First to Richard the Last
E3
Edward the First to Richard the LastSatirical newscast covers major events from 1272 to 1485.
Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary
E4
Perkin Warbeck to Bloody MaryThe early Tudor period is satirized.
The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth
E5
The Great and Glorious Age of ElizabethThe late 16th Century is sent up in this fake newscast.
James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell
E6
James the McFirst to Oliver CromwellSatirical newscast highlights events from 1603 to about 1658.