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The American RevolutionSeries 1Episodes

  1. Tuesday22:00
    BBC Four

    In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

    1/6Political protest escalates into violence. War gives 13 colonies a common cause.

  2. Tuesday23:00
    BBC Four

    An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)

    2/6Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.

  3. Tue 23 Jun 202622:00
    BBC Four

    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)

    3/6Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.

  4. Tue 23 Jun 202623:00
    BBC Four

    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

    4/6Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.

  5. Wed 24 Jun 202601:30
    BBC Four

    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)

    3/6Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.(R)

  6. Wed 24 Jun 202602:30
    BBC Four

    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

    4/6Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.(R)