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The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones between the two series of Do Not Adjust Your Set.

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Season 1

8.6/105 votes
The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/1969
The late 16th Century is sent up in this fake newscast.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
8.2/105 votes
Edward the First to Richard the Last
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/1969
Satirical newscast covers major events from 1272 to 1485.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
8.2/106 votes
Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/1969
The early Tudor period is satirized.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
7.8/106 votes
James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/1969
Satirical newscast highlights events from 1603 to about 1658.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
7.6/1015 votes
Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/1969
The late twelfth century is sent up.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin
7.3/1021 votes
From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/1969
Satirical newscasts involve everything chronolocigally correct, from cavemen to the Battle of Hastings.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Terry Jones, Michael Palin