Documentary that re-examines the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Computer graphics recreate the scene and show how close the plotters came to success.
Documentary that re-examines the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 - one of the most famous yet least understood events in British history. It shows how the plot was almost England's 9/11, and asks why a group of young Englishmen became so radicalised and so hell-bent on terrorism. Computer graphics recreate what the Houses of Parliament looked like in 1605, and show just how close the plotters came to success.
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Guy Fawkes
Duration: 00:46
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The torture of Guy Fawkes
Duration: 01:51
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Robert Cecil
Duration: 00:35
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Searching parliament
Duration: 00:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Wadding |
| Executive Producer | John Farren |
Broadcasts
Fri 4 Nov 2005 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England- Tue 17 Jun 2008 11:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East & Yorkshire
- Sat 5 Nov 2022 22:30
- Mon 2 Oct 2023 22:00