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Magna Carta

Melvyn Bragg presents a series marking the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, one of the best known of all historical documents.

Radio 4,4 episodes

Episodes

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The Road to Magna Carta
Melvyn Bragg discovers how turmoil in medieval England resulted in Magna Carta in 1215.
05 Jan 2015,43 mins
Runnymede, 1215
Melvyn Bragg explores the events of 1215 and the dispute between King John and his barons.
06 Jan 2015,43 mins
The Aftermath of Runnymede
Melvyn Bragg discovers what happened to Magna Carta in the aftermath of Runnymede in 1215.
07 Jan 2015,43 mins
The Legacy of Magna Carta
Melvyn Bragg examines the 800-year legacy of Magna Carta.
08 Jan 2015,43 mins