William III, man versus myth

Jim McDowell takes a light hearted look at the gloriously heroic image of William of Orange as opposed to the frailties of the real man.

06 July 2012

1 minute

This clip is from

You Thought You Knew—King Billy

William III (of Orange)
BBC archive clips help to explain the history of King William III (of Orange).

William of Orange, the early years
Duration: 00:55
A Catholic heir for James II
Duration: 01:27
William is crowned
Duration: 03:09
Death of William III
Duration: 03:55

William of Orange, the early years—King Billy
Duration: 00:55
A Catholic heir for James II—King Billy
Duration: 01:27
William is crowned—King Billy
Duration: 03:09
Death of William III—King Billy
Duration: 03:55