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 Info
  • 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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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Watch
  • Episode: Time Treasures - Guy Fawkes
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