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Napoleon

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Drama-documentary starring Tom Burke and Rob Brydon telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793.

Drama-documentary telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless French soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793 where France's leaders first recognised his tactical genius, immense bravery and boundless ambition as he defeated the English. Shot in authentic locations using a script based on documents from the time, including Napoleon's own letters, the film has been written with the advice of modern historians.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 30 Aug 200923:55
BBC HD

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Credits

NapoleonTom Burke
FreronRob Brydon
CarteauxKenneth Cranham
LetiziaAlice Krige
PaolettaLaura Greenwood
JunotAlex Lowe
BarrasRichard McCabe
CatherineGina Bellman
DoppetRoger Ashton-Griffiths
DenonDarren Queralt
DugommierAnthony Higgins

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Nov 200722:40
    BBC One Scotland
  • Mon 12 Nov 200721:00
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Mon 19 Nov 200702:30
    BBC One
  • Fri 31 Oct 200822:35
    BBC HD
  • Mon 3 Nov 200821:00
    BBC HD
  • Wed 13 May 200922:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 30 Aug 200923:55
    BBC HD