The Stuarts

The Stuarts

Watch now
First episode free

Terms apply

In 1715, James Francis Stuart, son of deposed monarch James II, launched one of British history's most audacious rebellions. He attempted to reclaim the throne from the Hanoverian King George I. In this enthralling history documentary, Dr Clare Jackson tells the story of The Stuarts in Exile and reveals the political, military, and cultural threat they posed to the embryonic British state.
IMDb 7.2/1020152 seasons
DocumentaryHistoricalNostalgic
DocumentaryHistoricalNostalgic
IMDb 7.2/1020152 seasons
Cast: Clare Jackson
TV-G
2 episodes

  • 1. Game of Crowns

    1. Game of Crowns

    The brother of Charles II, James II was Britain's final Catholic monarch. His reign was beset by religious infighting, and he was eventually exiled to France. In this engrossing history documentary, Dr Clare Jackson looks at what the Stuart dynasty did next. James's heir tried to reclaim the throne from the ruling Protestant king. But his disorganized campaign was to have disastrous consequences.
    The brother of Charles II, James II was Britain's final Catholic monarch. His reign was beset by religious infighting, and he was eventually exiled to France. In this engrossing history documentary, Dr Clare Jackson looks at what the Stuart dynasty did next. James's heir tried to reclaim the throne from the ruling Protestant king. But his disorganized campaign was to have disastrous consequences.
    TV-G
    59min
    Oct 22, 2015

  • 2. A New Hope

    2. A New Hope

    Did the Stuarts come much closer to regaining the British throne than previously believed?
    Did the Stuarts come much closer to regaining the British throne than previously believed?
    TV-G
    59min
    Oct 22, 2015
    • The Stuarts
    DocumentaryHistoricalNostalgic
    IMDb 7.2/1020152 seasons
    In 1715, James Francis Stuart, son of deposed monarch James II, launched one of British history's most audacious rebellions. He attempted to reclaim the throne from the Hanoverian King George I. In this enthralling history documentary, Dr Clare Jackson tells the story of The Stuarts in Exile and reveals the political, military, and cultural threat they posed to the embryonic British state.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Clara GlynnColin MurrayTim Neil
    Producers
    Rachel BellDavid Harron
    Cast
    Clare Jackson
    Studio
    BBC
    Reviews
    1. 5 star
      0%
    2. 4 star
      0%
    3. 3 star
      0%
    4. 2 star
      0%
    5. 1 star
      0%
    Read all reviews
    Content advisory
    TV-G
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    By ordering or viewing, you agree to our Terms. Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

    Feedback

    Support

    Get Help