Who was Guy Fawkes? | Watch
Guy Fawkes introduces himself, outlines his grievances with King James I and explains his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot.
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- Clip length: 1'15''
- Broadcast year: 2007
Curriculum Connection
- History | Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present | c1500-c1700: Crime and punishment in early modern England | Nature and changing definitions of criminal activity
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Watch
- Episode: Time Treasures - Guy Fawkes
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