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James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World

By Mike Walker. James II's reign lasted just four years, before he fled England in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. How did it all go so wrong? With James Fleet.

By Mike Walker

During his short reign James II faced rebellion led by his nephew and widespread condemnation for his policy of religious tolerance. When he produced a Catholic heir, the political tensions exploded and resulted in his son-in-law William of Orange landing an invading army in England. Why did it go so wrong for dismal Jimmy?

Directors: Marc Beeby & Sasha Yevtushenko.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 30 Aug 2014 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
James II James Fleet
Sunderland Clive Hayward
Talbot Michael Bertenshaw
Churchill Michael Shelford
Sarah Churchill Jaimi Barbakoff
Monmouth Alex Waldmann
Maria Jane Slavin
Van Weede Nicholas Murchie
Colonel David Cann
Foreman Damian Lynch
Sergeant Mark Edel-Hunt
Priest Matthew Watson
Director Marc Beeby
Director Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer Mike Walker

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Aug 2014 15:00
  • Sat 30 Aug 2014 21:00

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