Samuel Bruce Adlam Willis is a British historian, television presenter and writer. He lives in Devon. He studied History and Archaeology at Exeter University, graduating in 2000 and went on to earn a PhD in Naval History from Exeter, studying under Professor Nicholas Rodger. He went on to research for an MA in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Bristol where he studied under Professor Mark Horton. He is a visiting Fellow in Maritime and Naval History at the University of Plymouth, and a
Gender: Male
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Sam Willis's Filmography on TV
List of programs starring Sam Willis on tv. Programs are sorted in order of last seen on tv. Last updated: Jun 29, 2024 10:16 PM
Invasion! with Sam Willis (2017)
In this three-part series for BBC Four, intrepid historian Dr. Sam Willis reveals a remarkable story of invasion in Britain, spanning thousands of years. From the time that continuous settlement began in Britain over 10,000 years ago, to Iron Age hillforts and Viking ships, Sam Willis explores the many invasions of Britain. He unearths hidden stories to build a vivid picture of both successful and unsuccessful invasions and examines how they have shaped our psyche - including fear of invasion.
Sword, Musket & Machine Gun: Britain's Armed History (2017)
Sam Willis explores British history with reference to technological advances in arms
Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues (2015)
Dr Sam Willis charts the history of the British outlaws.
Castles: Britain's Fortified History (2014)
Historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain's castles and their unique role in our history, art and literature.
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History (2013)
Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.