Revolutions
Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I, from Cromwell's iron rule to Charles II's attempts to restore the lustre of the monarchy.
Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from Oliver Cromwell's republic to Charles II's restoration and James II's subsequent pro-Catholic rule from which he was quickly deposed. This is the dramatic story of the revolutionary period after the execution of Charles I, when Cromwell ruled with an iron hand and Charles II attempted to restore the lustre of the monarchy.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Schama |
| Executive Producer | Martin Davidson |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 May 2001 21:0091热爆 Two Northern Ireland (Analogue), Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only- Tue 15 May 2001 21:3091热爆 Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
Mon 28 May 2001 21:0091热爆 Knowledge- Tue 29 May 2001 00:3091热爆 Knowledge
Thu 7 Jun 2001 01:15- Sat 25 Aug 2001 10:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 25 Aug 2001 13:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 25 Aug 2001 16:0091热爆 Knowledge
- Sat 26 Oct 2002 19:0091热爆 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Thu 30 Dec 2004 09:0091热爆 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sat 9 Mar 2013 10:0091热爆 Two England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland only
- Thu 7 Aug 2014 21:15
- Fri 8 Aug 2014 02:45
- Wed 13 Aug 2014 00:30
- Tue 7 Mar 2023 21:00
- Wed 8 Mar 2023 02:20
Quiz: How's your British history knowledge?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 3000 BC and 1603 AD from the first series.
Quiz: Can you answer these seven history questions?
Quiz featuring seven key moments between 1603 and 1776 from the second series.