British documentary series "Days That Shocked the World" premiered on BBC Two in 2003, running for three series and examining significant historical events through 60-minute episodes.
A documentary series presents major historical events through a blend of drama, archival footage, and eyewitness accounts in 60-minute episodes.
1. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II & The Death of Diana
Aired: Nov 1, 2003Aviation's most pivotal moments are showcased in the next episode, including ...
2. The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand / The Death of Hitler
Aired: Nov 30, -1The coronation of Queen Elizabeth on June 2nd, 1953, pioneered a new era in b...
3. The Assassination of Martin Luther King / The Release of Nelson Mandela
Aired: Nov 30, -1The next episode jumps back to 1914, tracing the chain of events set off by t...
Aired: Nov 30, -1The next episode delves into the lives of two passionate advocates for racial...
5. The Murder of the Romanovs / The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Aired: Nov 30, -1The Enola Gay takes off from a secret island base at 5:32am on August 6th, 19...
6. Kristallnacht / The Birth of Israel
Aired: Nov 30, -1The Communist era began with the Russian Revolution and ended with the symbol...
7. Tutankhamun's Tomb / Deciphering the Rosetta Stone
Aired: Nov 30, -1The birth of Israel represents a turning point in Jewish history, emerging fr...
8. First Nuclear Reaction / Chernobyl
Aired: Nov 30, -1The next episode delves into the pivotal moments that marked the revival of A...
Aired: Nov 30, -1The dawn of the atomic age began with the first controlled nuclear chain reac...
Aired: Nov 30, -1Terrorist attacks erupt in the Middle East and Scotland, leading to devastati...
Aired: Nov 30, -1A century of turmoil in America unfolded, punctuated by the shocking murder o...
Aired: Nov 30, -1As the Concorde prepares for its groundbreaking supersonic test flight from T...
Seasons: 3
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Genres:Documentary, History
