The American Revolution
Lucy Worsley explores how the history of the American Revolution has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters.
In the first of a three-part series, Lucy Worsley explores how American history has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters. This episode examines the American Revolution – a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America’s founding story is based on fact?
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Goodie Mob
Invitation To The World Party
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Okieriete Onaodowan, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
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Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lucy Worsley |
| Director | Laura Blount |
| Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |
Broadcasts
- Thu 17 Jan 2019 21:00
- Fri 18 Jan 2019 03:00
- Mon 7 Oct 2019 20:00
- Wed 9 Oct 2019 03:00
Sat 25 Jul 2020 20:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except Scotland- Tuesday 22:00
- Next Wednesday 02:55