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Michael Wood(V)

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Michael Wood in The Story of India (2007)
The Story Of India
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Michael Wood was born on 23 July 1948 in Manchester, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for The Great British Story: A People's History (2012), Legacy: The Origins of Civilization (1991) and River Journeys (1984). He has been married to Rebecca Dobbs since 1988. They have two children.
BornJuly 23, 1948
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    Known for

    The Great British Story: A People's History (2012)
    The Great British Story: A People's History
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    • 2012
    Legacy: The Origins of Civilization (1991)
    Legacy: The Origins of Civilization
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    River Journeys (1984)
    River Journeys
    TV Series
    • Writer
    A Church to Yourself
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Michael Wood in The Story of China (2016)
      The Story of China
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Michael Wood in King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons (2013)
      King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • writer
      • 2013
    • The Great British Story: A People's History (2012)
      The Great British Story: A People's History
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Michael Wood in Michael Wood's Story of England (2010)
      Michael Wood's Story of England
      8.1
      TV Mini Series
      • writer
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Conquistadors (2000)
      Conquistadors
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2008
    • Christina: A Medieval Life (2008)
      Christina: A Medieval Life
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Michael Wood in The Story of India (2007)
      The Story of India
      8.5
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Gilbert White, the Nature Man
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 2006
    • In Search of Myths and Heroes (2005)
      In Search of Myths and Heroes
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • In Search of Shakespeare (2004)
      In Search of Shakespeare
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Top 10 Egypt
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2003
    • In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great (1998)
      In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
      8.4
      TV Mini Series
      • writer
      • 1998
    • Viewpoint '93
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Lifeboat (1993)
      Lifeboat
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Legacy: The Origins of Civilization (1991)
      Legacy: The Origins of Civilization
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 1991

    Additional Crew

    • Home on Sunday
      TV Series
      • researcher
      • 1979–1980

    Director

    • River Journeys (1984)
      River Journeys
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1984

    Videos3

    In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
    Trailer 0:55
    In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
    The Story Of India
    Trailer 1:01
    The Story Of India
    The Story Of India
    Trailer 1:01
    The Story Of India
    In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great
    Trailer 0:55
    In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Mike Wood
    • Born
      • July 23, 1948
      • Manchester, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Rebecca Dobbs1988 - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2021 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Public History and to Broadcasting. He is a Professor, Historian and Broadcaster in London, Greater London, England.

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