The English Civil Wars (1992)

  • NR
  • 06/01/1992 (GB)
  • Documentary, War
  • 1h 18m

Overview

It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.

Bob Carruthers

Writer

Graham Holloway

Director

Stuart Reid

Writer

Cast

Simon Kirk's headshot

Simon Kirk

King Charles 1
John Gwynne's headshot

John Gwynne

Jason Hebron
William Waller's headshot

William Waller

Les Prince
Vic Andrews's headshot

Vic Andrews

Musketeer
Trevor Bailey's headshot

Trevor Bailey

Sir John Culpeper
Peter Cooper's headshot

Peter Cooper

Gunnery Master
Robert Powell's headshot

Robert Powell

Narrator

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