01: Boudicca’s Rebellion | Battlefield Britain

Duration: 58'57''

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Peter and Dan Snow on the battles that shaped our nation, starting almost 2,000 years ago with the revolt of the Iceni, led by Queen Boudicca, against Roman rule.

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