Revolutions
Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I, from Cromwell's iron rule to Charles II's attempts to restore the lustre of the monarchy.
Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from Oliver Cromwell's republic to Charles II's restoration and James II's subsequent pro-Catholic rule from which he was quickly deposed. This is the dramatic story of the revolutionary period after the execution of Charles I, when Cromwell ruled with an iron hand and Charles II attempted to restore the lustre of the monarchy.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Schama |
| Executive Producer | Martin Davidson |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 May 200121:00BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue), Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only- Tue 15 May 200121:30BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
Mon 28 May 200121:00BBC Knowledge- Tue 29 May 200100:30BBC Knowledge
Thu 7 Jun 200101:15- Sat 25 Aug 200110:00BBC Knowledge
- Sat 25 Aug 200113:00BBC Knowledge
- Sat 25 Aug 200116:00BBC Knowledge
- Sat 26 Oct 200219:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Thu 30 Dec 200409:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sat 9 Mar 201310:00BBC Two England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland only
- Thu 7 Aug 201421:15
- Fri 8 Aug 201402:45
- Wed 13 Aug 201400:30
- Tue 7 Mar 202321:00
- Wed 8 Mar 202302:20
Quiz: How's your British history knowledge?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 3000 BC and 1603 AD from the first series.
Quiz: Can you answer these seven history questions?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 1603 and 1776 from the second series.
