S5·E3 The Master Builders
Synopsis
Three films presented from the British Museum reveal how visionaries and others dealt with the 'outsider' as they set out to perfect a society, a state and a national image at the turn of the 19th century.
Film 1: English reformers constructed a new prison system - only to find that within 20 years it was a total failure.
Film 2: The Brothers Grimm falsified their country's original folk tales to define behaviour 'acceptable to the architects ' of the new Germany.
Film 3: Satirical cartoonists vilified the national characteristics of the Welsh, the Scots and the Irish to build up the concept of pure Englishness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Timewatch air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('The Master Builders') originally aired on March 6, 1986.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('The Master Builders')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in Timewatch Season 5 Episode 3?
Three films presented from the British Museum reveal how visionaries and others dealt with the 'outsider' as they set out to perfect a society, a state and a national image at the turn of the 19th century. Film 1: English reformers constructed a new prison system - only to find that within 20 years...
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