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Execution of Charles I
Ronald Hutton tells the story of Charles I's final days.
In 1649, Charles I had his head chopped off for treason. It's a unique, divisive moment in English history. Was Charles a tyrant or a martyr? Was his trial justice or a kangaroo court? Did he deserve to die?
Our guest to help tell this truly incredible piece of history is Ronald Hutton - one of Britain's foremost historians who is working on a three volume biography of Oliver Cromwell.
Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.
