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Battlefield Britain

Season 1 Episode 6: The Battle of the Boyne

The fate of the monarchy teeters as King James II, a devout Roman Catholic, is overthrown by England's Protestant majority, clearing the way for William Prince of Orange to ascend to the throne.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Boudicca's Rebellion

1. Boudicca's Rebellion

Aired: Aug 6, 2004

In 60 AD, a brutal attack on Boudicca and her daughters sets her on a path of...

Episode 2 The Battle of Hastings

2. The Battle of Hastings

Aired: Aug 13, 2004

The tumultuous reign of King Harold begins in January 1066, prompting William...

Episode 3 Owain Glyn Dwr and the Battle for Wales

3. Owain Glyn Dwr and the Battle for Wales

Aired: Aug 20, 2004

Owain Glyndwr, a Welsh nobleman, led a 10-year rebellion against English rule...

Episode 4 The Spanish Armada

4. The Spanish Armada

Aired: Aug 27, 2004

The English navy, led by Lord Howard and Francis Drake, bravely confronts the...

Episode 5 The Battle of Naseby

5. The Battle of Naseby

Aired: Sep 3, 2004

The British Isles are engulfed in a brutal civil war as the Royalists and Par...

Episode 6 The Battle of the Boyne

6. The Battle of the Boyne

Aired: Sep 10, 2004

The fate of the monarchy teeters as King James II, a devout Roman Catholic, i...

Episode 7 Culloden: The Jacobites' Last Stand

7. Culloden: The Jacobites' Last Stand

Aired: Sep 17, 2004

Peter and Dan Snow explore the Battle of Culloden in Scotland's Highlands, re...

Episode 8 Their Finest Hour

8. Their Finest Hour

Aired: Sep 24, 2004

The country faces its darkest hour during World War II as the RAF's battle to...

Appearances

Info about Battlefield Britain

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History