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The Boxer Rebellion

Timewatch exclusively reveals the dramatic true story behind the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, when Imperial troops and Chinese rebels laid siege to the diplomatic quarter in Beijing. Told through Chinese sources and the diaries and memoirs of the outnumbered European defenders, the siege helped to bring down the imperial monarchy, precipitating a century of destruction, revolution and ultimate renewal.

English
  • Originally Aired October 11, 2008
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Production Code b00f2vw0
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created December 17, 2015 by
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Name Type Role
Michael Praed Guest Star