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Using drama and documentary this film tells the remarkable story of Cromwell, one of the most important characters of British history, yet revered and hated in equal measure. Charles I has been executed and an East Anglian farmer is about to become leader of all England.

Jim Carter
Oliver Cromwell

Martin Turner
King Charles I

Hazel Ellerby
Elizabeth Cromwell

Tim Frances
John Lilbume

Gideon Turner
Richard Cromwell

Steven Elder
Thomas Fairfax

Jeffrey Daunton
Samuel Cooper
Drake of England
1935