Great Britons

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Great Britons — Season 1, Episode 5: Cromwell

Documentary60 min1 season, 12 episodes7.0/10

Episode synopsis

Historian Richard Holmes assesses the achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the military leader whose passionate belief in the rights of the common man saw him sow the seeds of modern-day parliamentary democracy.

About Great Britons

Each programme is dedicated to one of the Top Ten Great Britons voted for by the public throughout the last year. Well-known modern-day Briton try to persuade you that their choice is the one to vote for.

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