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James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World

Mike Walker's epic chronicle of Britain's most mutable dynasty

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Mike Walker

The Stuarts: James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World

24/08/2014

BBC Radio 4 - The Stuarts, James II: The Storms of this Deceitful World

Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Stuarts considers the ill-fated reign of James II.

By Mike Walker. James II's reign lasted just four years, before he fled England in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. How did it all go so wrong? With James Fleet.

By Mike Walker

During his short reign James II faced rebellion led by his nephew and widespread condemnation for his policy of religious tolerance. When he produced a Catholic heir, the political tensions exploded and resulted in his son-in-law William of Orange landing an invading army in England. Why did it go so wrong for dismal Jimmy?

Directors: Marc Beeby & Sasha Yevtushenko.

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