Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You?
How modern Britain is still defined by the battle between Cavaliers (panache, pleasure and individuality) and Roundheads (modesty, discipline, equality, and state intervention).
In the middle of the 17th century, Britain was devastated by a civil war that divided the nation into two tribes - the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. In this programme, celebrities and historians reveal that modern Britain is still defined by the battle between the two tribes. The Cavaliers represent a Britain of panache, pleasure and individuality. They are confronted by the Roundheads, who stand for modesty, discipline, equality and state intervention.
The ideas which emerged 350 years ago shaped our democracy, civil liberties and constitution. They also create a cultural divide that influences how we live, what we wear and even what we eat and drink. Individuals usually identify with one tribe or the other, but sometimes they need some elements of the enemy's identity - David Cameron seeks a dash of the down-to-earth Roundhead, while Ed Miliband looks for some Cavalier charisma.
Featuring contributions from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, AS Byatt, Julian Fellowes, Philippa Gregory, Anne Widdecombe and Clarissa Dickson Wright.
Are you a Roundhead or a Cavalier?
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Are you a Roundhead or Cavalier?
Duration: 01:44
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A Cavalier Britain
Duration: 01:09
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Charles Colville |
Director | Charles Colville |
Executive Producer | Chris Granlund |
Narrator | Helen McCrory |
Broadcasts
- Tue 15 May 2012 21:00
- Wed 16 May 2012 01:00
- Wed 16 May 2012 03:30
- Fri 18 May 2012 00:40
- Mon 21 May 2012 22:20
- Wed 6 Jun 2012 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD
- Sun 15 Jul 2012 20:00
- Mon 29 Oct 2012 22:00
- Sun 12 May 2013 20:00
- Thu 16 May 2013 23:30
- Tue 4 Feb 2014 01:25
- Wed 10 Jul 2019 22:00