Blood and Gold: The Making of Spain with Simon Sebag Montefiore
Simon Sebag Montefiore embarks on a fascinating journey to unlock 2,000 years of Spain's history.
Seasons
1. Conquest
Air Date: 2015-12-08
In the first episode, Simon explores Spain's early years, its emergence as the battleground of empires and its golden age under the Cordoba Caliphate.
2. Reconquest
Air Date: 2015-12-15
Simon uncovers the truth about Spain's hero El Cid. He also investigates the horror of the Spanish Inquisition and in the process discovers an unsettling story about one of his own ancestors.
3. Nation
Air Date: 2015-12-22
Simon explores Spain's golden age under Philip II through to the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship under Franco, from which Spain has emerged as a modern democratic monarchy.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2015-12-08
Episodes
3 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
BBC Four