Description
It began with a vote. A shock result. A vote ripping the House of Commons in two – 52% to 48%. In November 1641 MPs approved a devastating attack against their King. From this moment Charles I’s grip on London began to crumble, mobs rioted and within 50 days he would abandon the city. In the years that followed, the country became bitterly divided, Civil War raged, and Charles would only return to the capital for his trial and beheading by an executioner’s axe.
In a bold new series, historian Lisa Hilton reveals how this cataclysmic moment in Britain’s past was sparked by the events of just 50 days. Across three one-hour episodes she dissects the dark, Machiavellian world of England’s revolution.
This timely political thriller shows how Parliament found its mettle, Charles’ Divine Right monarchy collapsed and modern democracy took its first steps. Lisa says, ‘These 50 days contain some of the most crucial political moments in the history of the Western world. In these 50 days a
new world was made and it’s the world we live in today.’
– Delivered an average consolidated audience across the three episodes with a market share 100% above BBC Four’s primetime average and the slot average by +68%
– Maintaining this success across key demographics, performing above the broadcaster’s slot average for Adults 16–34 (+42%), Adults 35–54 (+70%), ABC1 Adults (+76%) and Housewives (+72%)