History | Travel
Station:
BBC Four (GB)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2016-01-06
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Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.
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S1E1 - Reinventing Russia
Lucy starts by looking at the beginning of the Romanovs 300-year reign, in 1613. Here a young boy was plucked from obscurity and offered the crown of Russia with absolute power.
Air Date: 06 Jan 2016 15:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Age of Extremes
This episode looks at the reign of Catherine the Great and the conflict Russia engaged in with France. The pivotal battle of Borodino is explored, as the Russian Army finally confronts the Napoleonic French forces.
Air Date: 13 Jan 2016 15:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - The Road to Revolution
Lucy's journey concludes as she investigates the grip the family had on Russia and how it unravelled in their final century in power.
Air Date: 20 Jan 2016 15:00 (CDT)