Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley
2016 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · The Road to Revolution
Thu, 21 Jan, 8:00 am
Lucy's journey concludes as she investigates the grip the family had on Russia and how it unravelled in their final century in power.
About
Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.
Episodes
- E01
Reinventing Russia
Thu, 7 Jan· 60 minLucy starts by looking at the beginning of the Romanovs 300-year reign, in 1613. Here a young boy was plucked from obscurity and offered the crown of Russia with absolute power.
- E02
Age of Extremes
Thu, 14 Jan· 60 minThis episode looks at the reign of Catherine the Great and the conflict Russia engaged in with France. The pivotal battle of Borodino is explored, as the Russian Army finally confronts the Napoleonic French forces.
- E03
The Road to Revolution
Thu, 21 Jan· 60 minLucy's journey concludes as she investigates the grip the family had on Russia and how it unravelled in their final century in power.
Cast
Lucy Worsley
Presenter