Sir Francis Drake | My Story

Sir Francis Drake | My Story

Early Modern Britain | CBeebies | 2016 | 14'08''

Trixie and Daddy Olly go on a journey of discovery to find out what life was like for a ship's boy nearly 500 years ago. Trixie and Olly dress u...

Plague! | The History Trail

Plague! | The History Trail

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 1985 | 19'00''

London, 1665: during the long, hot summer, tens of thousands died of a dreadful disease. The Barnwell family are one of many to suffer.

S1E4: War | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

S1E4: War | The Battle for Britain’s Soul

Christianity | BBC Two | 2004 | 59'01''

This edition looks at the English Civil War and how much it was a war of conflicting religious beliefs.

4: Rebllion at St.Giles’s | Cathedral

4: Rebllion at St.Giles’s | Cathedral

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 2005 | 58'00''

Documentary drama series looking at momentous events in the lives of British cathedrals. Today, Edinburgh, 1633-what happened whe...

4: Cromwell | Great Britons (2002)

4: Cromwell | Great Britons (2002)

Conflict and Warfare | BBC Two | 2002 | 58'11''

Monarchist and military historian Richard Holmes proposes Oliver Cromwell, the reluctant republican and revolutionary who helped establish...

S2E2: The Gunpowder Plot | Lucy Worsley Investigates

S2E2: The Gunpowder Plot | Lucy Worsley Investigates

Crime and Punishment | BBC Two | 2025 | 59'00''

On 5 November 1605, a group of conspirators planned to blow up parliament. Lucy Worsley investigates the Gunpowder Plot,...

0: Learning Zone | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

0: Learning Zone | Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 2013 | 29'11''

Lucy Worsley presents six films about the mental and physical health of our past monarchs, covering Henry V...

Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 59'08''

Brenda Emmanus explores the art collection of Charles I, much of which is being reunited for a unique exhibition for the first time since...

S10E3: Headless Romans and Anglo Saxon Gold | Digging for Britain

S10E3: Headless Romans and Anglo Saxon Gold | Digging for Britain

Ancient Civilizations | BBC Two | 2023 | 59'02''

A gatehouse riddled with Civil War bullets, a unique Iron Age shield made from bark and Roman burials with ...

3: The Final Showdown | Charles I: Downfall of a King

3: The Final Showdown | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 59'00''

Having failed to bring round Pym, Charles accuses the 'Five Members' of high treason and marches on Westminster.

Charles I: Downfall of a King

Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 59'05''

Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I'...

2: A Nation Divided | Charles I: Downfall of a King

2: A Nation Divided | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 59'08''

Charles's predicament worsens. With the Queen implicated in the Irish rebellion, the King tries to buy off Pym by offerin...

4: Age of Revolution | Seven Ages of Britain

4: Age of Revolution | Seven Ages of Britain

Early Modern Britain | BBC HD | 2010 | 58'43''

In the 17th century the people of Britain learned to question everything, resulting in the Civil War.

S2E2: Revolutions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S2E2: Revolutions | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Conflict and Warfare | BBC Two | 2001 | 58'38''

Featuring the revolutionary period in Britain after the execution of Charles I, from Cromwell's iron rule to Charles...

S2E1: The British Wars | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

S2E1: The British Wars | A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 2001 | 59'07''

Simon Schama looks beyond the romantic stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads to the real story of the English Civ...

5: The Battle of Naseby | Battlefield Britain

5: The Battle of Naseby | Battlefield Britain

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 2004 | 58'58''

Peter and Dan Snow take an in-depth look at the battles that shaped our nation using state-of-the-art graphics. They go back to...

S10E3: Witchfinder General | Secret History

S10E3: Witchfinder General | Secret History

Crime and Punishment | Channel 4 | 2002 | 48'48''

Documentary account, drawn from court records and testimonies, of how Matthew Hopkins and John Stern convicted hundreds of men, w...

S3E1: The Return of the King | Monarchy By David Starkey

S3E1: The Return of the King | Monarchy By David Starkey

Early Modern Britain | Channel 4 | 2006 | 47'14''

The remarkable story of King Charles II, who secured the restoration of the English monarchy in 1660.

6: Castles and the English Civil War | Castle

6: Castles and the English Civil War | Castle

Early Modern Britain | Channel 4 | 2003 | 48'51''

Marc Morris reveals how during the civil war the castle re-emerged for one last stand, as an important instrument of policy and...

4: Gunpowder, Treason and Plot | Plague, Fire, War and Treason

4: Gunpowder, Treason and Plot | Plague, Fire, War and Treason

Crime and Punishment | Channel 4 | 2001 | 1'16'42''

In 1605 conspirators plotted to blow up Parliament and kill King James I. This film seeks out the truth behind...

3: The Cromwell: New Model Englishman | Plague, Fire, War and Treason

3: The Cromwell: New Model Englishman | Plague, Fire, War and Treason

Conflict and Warfare | Channel 4 | 2001 | 1'16'31''

How did this non-descript East Anglian gentleman emerge from the Fens to prove himself a military geniu...

1: The Making of Britain | Union with David Olusoga

1: The Making of Britain | Union with David Olusoga

Early Modern Britain | BBC Two | 2023 | 59'34''

David Olusoga tells the story of attempts to form a united Britain in the 17th and early 18th centuries, a period defined...

Battle of Naseby | War Walks

Battle of Naseby | War Walks

Conflict and Warfare | BBC Two | 1997 | 29'17''

Richard Holmes visits Britain's historical sites. He travels to Naseby, where, in 1645, King Charles I lost the decisive battle of the English C...

Orrible Oliver Cromwell (Song) | Horrible Histories

Orrible Oliver Cromwell (Song) | Horrible Histories

Early Modern Britain | CBBC | 2015 | 2'26''

Oliver Cromwell was not a man to be messed with as you'll find out by listening to this song.

Charles’s Royal Collection together | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles’s Royal Collection together | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 3'47''

In 1660 when Charles II became king, he attempted to reunite Charles I's art collection. A re...

Charles’s worldly possessions are sold | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles’s worldly possessions are sold | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 4'33''

Brenda Emmanus discusses the sale of Charles I's prolific art collection.

The Civil War, Royal art is under attack | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

The Civil War, Royal art is under attack | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 2'55''

Brenda Emmanus investigates art that was created in response to the Civil War.

Charles is Executed | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles is Executed | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 3'27''

Brenda Emmanus discusses the execution of Charles I.

The untrustworthy Henrietta Maria | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

The untrustworthy Henrietta Maria | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 4'21''

Brenda Emmanus explores the collection of Queen Henrietta Maria and the

Charles’ image in paint | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles’ image in paint | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 4'52''

Brenda Emmanus discusses the work of Anthony van Dyck and the portrait he painted of Charles I.

Artistic Propaganda | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Artistic Propaganda | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 3'40''

Brenda Emmanus investigates the ceiling that Charles I comissioned Peter Paul Reubens to paint, which was an import...

Peter Paul Rubens | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Peter Paul Rubens | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 2'39''

Brenda Emmanus discusses Peter Paul Reubens and the art the paintings he did for Charles I.

Gonzaga collection | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Gonzaga collection | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 3'15''

Brenda Emmanus discusses the nine paintings in the Gonzaga collection.

Charles is crowned King | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Charles is crowned King | Charles I’s Treasure Reunited

Art and Design | BBC Two | 2018 | 2'23''

Brenda Emmanus investigates Charles I's art collection.

Charles’ Defeat | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Charles’ Defeat | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 1'54''

Liza Hilton investigates the defeat of Charles I.

The Crown and Parliament | Charles I: Downfall of a King

The Crown and Parliament | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 1'49''

The legacy of Charles I arriving at Parliament in 1642.

Parliamentary Protocol Breached | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Parliamentary Protocol Breached | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 4'16''

Liza Hilton investigates the official record that documents how Charles I breached parliamentary protocol.

Henrietta Maria | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Henrietta Maria | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'18''

Liza Hilton investigates the allegations that Henrietta Maria had an affair.

Pym’s Arrest | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Pym’s Arrest | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'27''

Liza Hilton investigates the circumstances by which Charles I attempts to have John Pym arrested.

John Lilburne | Charles I: Downfall of a King

John Lilburne | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'55''

Liza Hilton investigates the political importance of Leveller John Lilburne, also known as Freedom John.

George Digby | Charles I: Downfall of a King

George Digby | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'04''

Liza Hilton investigates George Digby's failure to denounce John Pym in parliament.

The Commons | Charles I: Downfall of a King

The Commons | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'32''

Liza Hilton explains how Charles I lost the power to dissolve the Commons.

The Tower | Charles I: Downfall of a King

The Tower | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 3'26''

In December 1641, the John Pym succeeds in removing the Bishops from the House of Lords, leaving Charles I with very little power.

Christmas Protest | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Christmas Protest | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 4'20''

Liza Hilton discusses the circumstances that produced the Christmas protest of 1641.

Royal Architecture | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Royal Architecture | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 3'28''

Liza Hilton investigates the character of Henrietta Maria, exploring how she influenced the fun and elaborate, but contra...

Militia Bill | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Militia Bill | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'49''

Liza Hilton investigates the Militia Bill, which planned to take control of the army away from the King.

Newspaper | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Newspaper | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 2'38''

29th November 1641 marks the date of the first English political news sheet, which gave everyone access to political news.

The Grand Remonstrance | Charles I: Downfall of a King

The Grand Remonstrance | Charles I: Downfall of a King

Early Modern Britain | BBC Four | 2019 | 1'57''

Liza Hilton investigates the 1961 Grand Remonstrance.