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Oliver Cromwell Part 3: To Kill a King…

2024/4/30
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Charles I's actions and decisions, including his escape attempts and alliances with the Scots, led to a breakdown in trust and negotiations with Parliament and Cromwell, culminating in his trial and execution.

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With the King in captivity, both sides seek a settlement. But when Charles escapes, all trust is broken. For Cromwell there is only one course of action - a solution that will plunge the British Isles into unknown territory. His Majesty must be put on trial…

A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.

Many thanks to Peter Gaunt, Clare Jackson, Anna Keay, John Morrill, Nicholas O’Shaughnessy, Micheál Ó Siochrú.

This is Part 3 of 4.

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