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6. The Interregnum and the Age of Turmoil

Episode 6 of 8

Battles galore in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth. Stars Patrick Barlow. From May 1990.

Tales of Cromwell, Roundheads versus Cavaliers and William of Orange to name but a few.

The history of mankind from the first amoeba to the Second World War.

Presented by the entire cast of the National Theatre of Brent - Desmond Olivier Dingle and Wallace, aided by Mr Barker.

Written by Patrick Barlow, with additional material by Jim Broadbent and Martin Duncan.

With guest star Peter Barker.

With thanks to:

Patrick Barlow
Jim Broadbent
Martin Duncan

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 1990.

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