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A History of Britain S2E1 — The British Wars (1603 - 1649)
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The British Wars (1603 - 1649)

7.0/10 · 1 votesMay 8, 200160 min

Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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The turbulent civil wars of the early seventeenth century would culminate in two events unique to British history; the public execution of a king and the creation of a republic. Schama tells of the brutal war that tore the country in half and created a

Directed byLiz Hartford
Written bySimon Schama

Seasons3

Season 2 Episodes4

Cast3

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self — Presenter

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Reader

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Reader

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Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Writer

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Liz Hartford

Director

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Episode Summary

"The British Wars (1603 - 1649)" is episode 1 of A History of Britain season 2. It scored 7.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Liz Hartford and written by Simon Schama, it aired on May 8, 2001.