A History of Britain The British Wars (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary, History

A History of Britain

The British Wars (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Documentary, History

Simon Schama looks beyond the romantic stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads to the real story of the English Civil War, in which hundreds of thousands died, countless families were torn apart and the nation was divided.

Writer

Simon Schama

Producer

Liz Hartford

Composer

John Harle

Cinematographer

Luke Cardiff (photography)

Editors

Francis Buchanan | Philippa Daniel

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 21, 2001

Release date

Oct 29, 2001 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
6 cast members

Name	Known for
Simon Schama Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	A History of Britain (2000)
Anthony Bate Actor Actor See fewer	Smiley's People (1982)
Nigel Terry Actor Actor See fewer	Excalibur (1981)
David Threlfall Various (voice) Various (voice) See fewer	Shameless (2004)
Samuel West Various (voice) Various (voice) See fewer	Howards End (1992)
Timothy West Various (voice) Various (voice) See fewer	The Day of the Jackal (1973)