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William III and Mary II: To Have and To Hold

Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the young William of Orange and his strategic marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart.

Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the early years of William of Orange and his marriage to James II's daughter, Mary Stuart. By marrying his English cousin, Dutch William looks to cement an alliance between the two countries and halt Louis XIV's land-grabbing march across Europe. Neither partnership gets off to an auspicious start.

Harpsichord played by Peter Ringrose
Director - Gemma Jenkins.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 4 Jul 2015 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
William Mark Edel-Hunt
Mary Elaine Cassidy
Bentinck Jonathan Coy
Young Bentinck Finn den Hertog
De Witt Sam Dale
Aurelia Alex Tregear
Hendrieka Rhiannon Neads
James II David Acton
John Churchill David Hounslow
Halifax Stephen Critchlow
Director Gemma Jenkins
Writer Mike Walker

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 Jun 2015 15:00
  • Sat 4 Jul 2015 21:00

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