The Edwardians

It was a time when England was a nation on the cusp of change, an evolving landscape tht lay between Victorian England and the First World War. 'The Edwardians' explores the lives of and events in the lives of many who helped define the era, the "Belle Epoque".

Drama

Seasons

1. Mr. Rolls and Mr. Royce

Air Date: 1972-11-21

2. Horatio Bottomley

Air Date: 1972-11-28

3. E. Nesbit

Air Date: 1972-12-05

4. Conan Doyle

Air Date: 1972-12-12

5. Baden-Powell

Air Date: 1972-12-19

Robert Baden-Powell spent his life in the military and rose to the rank of Lieutenant General. He was a national hero for the defense of Mafeking in the Boer War and led the inhabitants through a seven month siege, holding on until relief arrived. On his return from that campaign, he learned that his book, Aids to Scouting, had become a bestseller. After his retirement from the Army, his last position was that of Inspector General, he concentrated on the group for which he is now best remembered, the Boy Scouts. A visit from a journalist, Angus Hamilton, forces him to revisit his career.

6. The Reluctant Juggler

Air Date: 1972-12-26

7. Daisy

Air Date: 1973-01-02

8. Lloyd George

Air Date: 1973-01-09

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Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

1972-11-21

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

BBC