Michael Wood’s Story of England

The Leicestershire village of Kibworth stands as a microcosm of the entire nation’s story in this epic six-part series from 2010. Studying archival records, family trees and even digs in local gardens, Michael Wood embarks on an enormous research project with the help of the local community. From evidence of a Roman villa up to life in the present day, it’s a fascinating look at how everyday village folk experienced centuries of sweeping social change.

Rachel Dickens Senior deputy art editor