The Elizabethan Code
Documentary series. Dr James Fox examines the Elizabethans' love of codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of exploration.
Art historian Dr James Fox continues his exploration of a Renaissance that he believes was as rich and as significant in Britain as it was in Italy and Europe. He tells the story of the painters, sculptors, poets, playwrights, composers, inventors, craftsmen and scientists who revolutionised the way we saw the world.
In this episode, he explores the Elizabethans' love of secrecy, codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of discovery and exploration.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James Fox |
| Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
| Producer | Helen Nixon |
| Director | Helen Nixon |
| Production Coordinator | Grace Brassington |
| Series Producer | Julian Birkett |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Mar 201421:30BBC Two except Wales- Sat 29 Mar 201421:30BBC Two Wales
- Tue 15 Apr 201400:20BBC Two except Northern Ireland
- Tue 15 Apr 201400:50BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Mon 10 Aug 201520:00
- Fri 14 Aug 201500:00
- Wed 11 Jan 201701:20
- Tue 29 Jan 201913:00BBC Two except Wales
- Tue 29 Jan 201914:35BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Mon 15 Jun 202001:35
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