The Complete and Utter History of Britain S1E1 — From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest

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The Complete and Utter History of Britain•Season 1•Episode 1

From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest

7.1/10 · 23 votesJan 12, 196930 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.8 vs season avg

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Satirical newscasts involve everything chronolocigally correct, from cavemen to the Battle of Hastings.

Written byMichael Palin, Terry Jones

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes6

E1 7.1Now viewing

From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest

E2 7.6

Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood

E3 8.2

Edward the First to Richard the Last

E4 8.2

Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary

E5 8.6

The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth

E6 7.8

James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell

Cast6

Michael Palin

Diana Quick

Colin Gordon

Terry Jones

Roddy Maude-Roxby

Wallas Eaton

Crew2

Michael Palin

Writer

Terry Jones

Writer

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Episode Summary

"From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest" is episode 1 of The Complete and Utter History of Britain season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 23 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Written by Michael Palin, Terry Jones, it aired on January 12, 1969.

Next: E2 · Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood Best of Season 1