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The Gunpowder Plot

Documentary which re-examines the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 - one of the most famous, yet least understood events in British history. It shows how the plot was almost England's 9/11, and asks why a group of young Englishmen became so radicalised and so hell-bent on terrorism. Computer graphics recreate what the Houses of Parliament looked like in 1605, and show just how close the plotters came to success.

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  • Originally Aired November 4, 2005
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Michael Wadding Director