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King Billy
Jim McDowell presents a fresh look at William of Orange, otherwise known as King Billy, a figure revered by Protestants as the great leader who saved Ireland from Popery.
Jim McDowell presents a fresh look at William of Orange, otherwise known as King Billy, a figure revered by Protestants as the great leader who saved Ireland from Popery at the Battle of the Boyne.The truth is not quite so straightforward. William's elite troops were Catholic, he had the backing of the Pope and he didn't even want to be in Ireland in the first place.
Last on
Tue 7 Sep 2004
20:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
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William III, man versus myth
Duration: 01:05
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William of Orange, the early years
Duration: 00:55
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A Catholic heir for James II
Duration: 01:27
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William is crowned
Duration: 03:09
Broadcasts
Wed 28 Jan 2004 22:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland- Tue 7 Sep 2004 20:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only