Episode 1 | Flight of the Earls

Duration: 39'24''

Synopsis

Presented by Antaine O' Donnaile, the first programme of three looks at the violent events which led to the Flight, in particular the Battle of the Yellow Ford in Armagh in 1598, which almost ended English rule and which made the Irish leaders the toast of Catholic Europe.

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Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

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Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 28'24''

Presented by Antaine O Donnaile, the second programme of three looks at the military defeat and eventual surrender of the Irish leader Hugh O...

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 39'10''

Antaine O' Donnaile retraces the dangerous journey of the Earls through France, Belgium and Switzerland to Rome, a journey which caused a dip...

Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 28'24''

Presented by Antaine O Donnaile, the second programme of three looks at the military defeat and eventual surrender of the Irish leader Hugh O...

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 39'10''

Antaine O' Donnaile retraces the dangerous journey of the Earls through France, Belgium and Switzerland to Rome, a journey which caused a dip...

Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 2 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 28'24''

Presented by Antaine O Donnaile, the second programme of three looks at the military defeat and eventual surrender of the Irish leader Hugh O...

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

Episode 3 | Flight of the Earls

BBC Two | 2007 | 39'10''

Antaine O' Donnaile retraces the dangerous journey of the Earls through France, Belgium and Switzerland to Rome, a journey which caused a dip...

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