Nov 2000 - Dec 2000
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S1 Ep6
10.0
11th Dec 2000
Adam Hart-Davis rediscovers the innovations and inventions brought by the Romans to Britain. In this edition, he examines the forms of entertainment laid on during the 176 days per year that were public holidays in Roman times. Featuring the hydraulis, the first ever keyboard instrument. Plus a look at how the Romans introduced concrete.
S1 Ep5
10.0
4th Dec 2000
Hart-Davis visits Hadrian's Wall and demonstrates how communications were the key to the success of the Roman military machine.
S1 Ep1
7.7
6th Nov 2000
Hart-Davis investigates the lavish lifestyles of the Romans, visiting the sumptuous villa at Fishbourne, West Sussex, the famous bath complex in Bath and enjoying Roman cuisine.
S1 Ep2
10.0
13th Nov 2000
When the Roman army invaded Britain in force in the spring of AD 43, they brought with them technology that must have astonished the native Celts. To begin with the Roman weapons were far better - they had good swords, spears, and several machines to throw missiles.
S1 Ep1
7.7
6th Nov 2000
Hart-Davis investigates the lavish lifestyles of the Romans, visiting the sumptuous villa at Fishbourne, West Sussex, the famous bath complex in Bath and enjoying Roman cuisine.
S1 Ep2
10.0
13th Nov 2000
When the Roman army invaded Britain in force in the spring of AD 43, they brought with them technology that must have astonished the native Celts. To begin with the Roman weapons were far better - they had good swords, spears, and several machines to throw missiles.
S1 Ep3
10.0
20th Nov 2000
Hart-Davis analyses the Romans' ingenious farming methods and looks at the creation of early towns. He visits York and discovers the remains of the Roman city and a Roman sewer that is still working.
S1 Ep4
10.0
27th Nov 2000
Hart-Davis analyses the Romans' ingenious surveying methods that enabled them to build their arrow-straight roads. He also commisions a replica of an ingenious giant water wheel used to remove water from flooded Welsh gold mines.
S1 Ep5
10.0
4th Dec 2000
Hart-Davis visits Hadrian's Wall and demonstrates how communications were the key to the success of the Roman military machine.
S1 Ep6
10.0
11th Dec 2000
Adam Hart-Davis rediscovers the innovations and inventions brought by the Romans to Britain. In this edition, he examines the forms of entertainment laid on during the 176 days per year that were public holidays in Roman times. Featuring the hydraulis, the first ever keyboard instrument. Plus a look at how the Romans introduced concrete.
What the Romans Did for Us, is a 2000 BBC documentary series "looking at the innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans". The title of the programme is derived from the cult movie Monty Python's Life of Brian, referencing the famous scene where the People's Front of Judea discuss "What have the Romans done for us?"
No network information is available for this show.
The first episode of What the Romans Did for Us aired on November 06, 2000.
The last episode of What the Romans Did for Us aired on December 11, 2000.
There are 6 episodes of What the Romans Did for Us.
There is one season of What the Romans Did for Us.
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What the Romans Did for Us has ended.