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Timewatch

The BBC's investigative documentary series explores historical events, shedding new light on past occurrences.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Windsors' War

1. Windsors' War

Aired: Sep 29, 1982

The next episode of Timewatch examines the Windsor's War controversy, explori...

Episode 2 The China of the Manchu Emperors

2. The China of the Manchu Emperors

Aired: Oct 27, 1982

Next episode explores turbulent historical periods, examining the complexitie...

Episode 3 If the Spanish Armada Had Landed

3. If the Spanish Armada Had Landed

Aired: Nov 24, 1982

The Spanish Army, having invaded Margate, now targets London, putting the cit...

Episode 4 Sir Thomas More

4. Sir Thomas More

Aired: Dec 22, 1982

The next episode delves into the complex legacy of Sir Thomas More, a promine...

Main Cast

John Rowe

John RoweNarrator

Michael PraedNarrator

Ian McKellenAldo Moro

Appearances

John Tusa

Asa Briggs

Marina Warner

Christopher Andrew

Christopher Andrew

Duchess of Windsor

Timewatch Videos

Researching the Black Death - Timewatch - BBC

Researching the Black Death - Timewatch - BBC

Info about Timewatch

Seasons: 30

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History