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Burning Convictions (1500 - 1558)

8.2/10 · 55 votesNov 4, 200060 min

Ranked #5 of 7 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Here Simon Schama charts the upheaval caused as a country renowned for its piety, whose king styled himself Defender of the Faith, turns into one of the most aggressive proponents of the new Protestant faith.

Written bySimon Schama

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes7

Cast3

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self — Presenter

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Reader

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Reader

Crew3

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Writer

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Tim Kirby

Director

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Martina Hall

Director

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Episode Summary

"Burning Convictions (1500 - 1558)" is episode 6 of A History of Britain season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 55 votes, ranking #5 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Tim Kirby, Martina Hall and written by Simon Schama, it aired on November 4, 2000.