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James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World
By Mike Walker. James II's reign lasted just four years, before he fled England in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. How did it all go so wrong? With James Fleet.
By Mike Walker
During his short reign James II faced rebellion led by his nephew and widespread condemnation for his policy of religious tolerance. When he produced a Catholic heir, the political tensions exploded and resulted in his son-in-law William of Orange landing an invading army in England. Why did it go so wrong for dismal Jimmy?
Directors: Marc Beeby & Sasha Yevtushenko.
Last on
Sat 30 Aug 201421:00
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James II | James Fleet |
| Sunderland | Clive Hayward |
| Talbot | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Churchill | Michael Shelford |
| Sarah Churchill | Jaimi Barbakoff |
| Monmouth | Alex Waldmann |
| Maria | Jane Slavin |
| Van Weede | Nicholas Murchie |
| Colonel | David Cann |
| Foreman | Damian Lynch |
| Sergeant | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Priest | Matthew Watson |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Director | Sasha Yevtushenko |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
Broadcasts
- Sun 24 Aug 201415:00BBC Radio 4
- Sat 30 Aug 201421:00BBC Radio 4
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