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What the Victorians Did for Us (2001–2001) — history on BBC Two
About What the Victorians Did for Us
What the Victorians Did for Us ended on October 22, 2001, on BBC Two. The series concluded after its eight-episode run in 2001.
What the Victorians Did for Us was a British history series that examined the influence of Victorian society on the modern United Kingdom and the world. The show focused on the scientific and social advances of the Victorian era, which contributed to the Industrial Revolution and shaped contemporary standards of polite society. It was a spin-off from the series What the Romans Did for Us and aired in 2001.
The series was hosted by Adam Hart-Davis, who presented each episode in a 30-minute format. It explored various innovations and societal changes of the Victorian period, illustrating how these developments continue to impact life today.
What the Victorians Did for Us episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2001 | S1·E8 | Pleasure Seekers |
| October 15, 2001 | S1·E7 | Making It Big |
| October 8, 2001 | S1·E6 | Conquerors |
| October 1, 2001 | S1·E5 | Social Progress |
| September 24, 2001 | S1·E4 | Crime and Punishment |
| September 17, 2001 | S1·E3 | Rule Makers |
| September 10, 2001 | S1·E2 | Playing God |
| September 3, 2001 | S1·E1 | Speed Merchants |
