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The Gunpowder Plot

In 1605 a group of Catholic gentlemen plotted to blow up King James I during the State Opening of Parliament. They failed, but their attempt has never been forgotten.

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Thu 20 Sep 199011:00
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Fri 27 Sep 198510:40
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 3 Oct 198511:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 19 Oct 198713:40
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  • Thu 22 Oct 198711:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 26 Oct 198713:40
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 29 Oct 198711:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 17 Sep 199013:40
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 20 Sep 199011:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire