The Lost Centuries
The Lost Centuries was an eight-part television series made in 1968 by Anglia Television, introduced by Professor Glyn Daniel, presented by Dr Brian Hope-Taylor and produced and directed by Forbes Taylor. It focused upon British history between the departure of the Romans and the arrival of the Renaissance. It was broadcast in 1971 by ITV in a fixed early evening slot, and episodes were of a 25-minute duration.
Episode guide
1. Into DarknessThe decline of the Roman Empire. Modern parallels.
2. The Enemies
The frontiers of the civilised world, what lay beyond. The Limes, Germany - the Saalburg Roman fort - Schleswig, North Germany - Rome.
3. A Dream of Arthur
The post-Roman enigma. 'Arthur's Seat', Edinburgh - Tintagel castle, Cornwall - South Cadbury Hillfort
4. A Star in the East
The rise of Christianity. The Catacombs, Rome - Sancta Sophia, etc, Constantinople.
5. A Golden Age
Saxon Art. Lindisfarne, Northumberland - Durham - East Anglia.
6. Mahomet - in Europe
Impact of the Islamic Empire on Europe.
7. The Fury of the Northmen
The Vikings. The Oseburg ships, Norway - York - etc.
8. Towards a New World
''The approaching Renaissance.''