Location:
United Kingdom
Networks:
BBC
Description:
Historian Margaret MacMillan chronicles the road to war in 1914.
Language:
English
Episodes
8th August
8/8/2014
The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio.
Duration:00:04:34
7th August
8/7/2014
British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:55
6th August
8/6/2014
German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:21
5th August
8/5/2014
Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:00
4th August
8/4/2014
Britain declares war on Germany.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:32
3rd August
8/3/2014
The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:54
2nd August
8/2/2014
The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:50
1st August
8/1/2014
The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:37
31st July
7/31/2014
Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:52
30th July
7/30/2014
The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:44
29th July
7/29/2014
The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:48
28th July
7/28/2014
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:42
27th July
7/27/2014
Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:50
26th July
7/26/2014
The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:33
25th July
7/25/2014
Serbia responds to the ultimatum.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:57
24th July
7/24/2014
Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:03:45
23rd July
7/23/2014
Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is Professor of International History at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak, Jane Whittenshaw
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Producer: Russell Finch A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:30
22nd July
7/22/2014
The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Producer: Russell Finch Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:05:33
21st July
7/21/2014
The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan Producer: Russell Finch Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:19
20th July
7/20/2014
The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia.
Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the world in 1914 as it was experienced at the time.
The series tracks the development of the European crisis day by day, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through to the first week of the conflict. As well as the war, it gives an insight into the wider context of the world in 1914 including the threat of civil war in Ireland, the sensational trial of Madame Caillaux in France and the suffragettes' increasingly violent campaign for votes for women.
Margaret Macmillan is professor of international history at Oxford University.
Presenter and Writer: Margaret Macmillan
Assistant Producers: Phil Smith and Carly Maile Researcher: Dawn Berry Music: Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Broadcast Assistant: Hannah Newton Development Consultant: Catriona Pennell
Readings: Andrew Byron, Stephen Greif, Felix von Manteuffel, Jaime Stewart, Simon Tcherniak Jane Whittenshaw
Producer: Russell Finch Executive Producer: Joby Waldman A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4.
Duration:00:04:20