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Joan of Arc

Drama about the girl who believed she had a holy mission to lead France to victory over the English. Though initially welcomed by the Dauphin, she was executed for heresy in 1431.

Biographical drama about the 15th-century French heroine. Joan of Arc's small village suffered English persecution during her childhood. As a devout teenager, she had visions which led her to believe that she had a holy mission to lead her country to victory. In his desperate military situation, the Dauphin initially welcomed Joan, but when no longer needed, she was tried for heresy and burned alive.

2 hours, 32 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Dec 200800:25
BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire

Credits

Joan of ArcMilla Jovovich
DirectorLuc Besson
The ConscienceDustin Hoffman
Yolande D'AragonFaye Dunaway
Charles VIIJohn Malkovich
DunoisTcheky Karyo
Duke of AlençonPascal Greggory
Gilles de RaisVincent Cassel
The Duchess of BedfordGina McKee
LouisQuentin Ogier
Regnault de ChartresJohn Merrick

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Jan 200823:00
    BBC Two England, Wales & Wales (Analogue) only
  • Mon 8 Dec 200800:25
    BBC Two except East, Scotland & Yorkshire