About this season
The Victorians - Their Story In Pictures is a 2009 British documentary series which focuses on Victorian art and culture. The four part series is written and presented by Jeremy Paxman and debuted on BBC One at 9:00pm on Sunday 15 February 2009.
Episodes (4)
1. Painting the Town
Aired 15 February 2009 • 60 min
Jeremy Paxman begins his exploration into Victorian Britain by investigating the most dramatic event of the age - the explosion of great cities.
2. Home Sweet Home
Aired 22 February 2009 • 60 min
Jeremy Paxman continues his exploration of the Victorian world by entering the home.
3. Having It All
Aired 1 March 2009 • 60 min
Continuing his exploration of the Victorian world, Jeremy Paxman tells how railways, factories and military might made Britain the richest country in the world.
4. Dreams and Nightmares
Aired 8 March 2009 • 60 min
Jeremy Paxman discovers how, during the dying years of Victoria's reign, artists led a revolt against Victorian values of money and morality.