A New King

In 1714, to prevent the crown falling into the hands of a Catholic, Britain shipped in a ready-made royal family from the small German state of Hanover. The Hanoverians arrived at a moment when Britain was changing fast. Satirists were free to mock the powerful, including the new royals. The Hanoverians themselves were busy early adopters of Neo-Palladian architecture, defining the whole look of the Georgian era. When the French philosopher Voltaire visited, he found a 'land of liberty' unlike anything in Europe - Britain was embracing freedom of speech and modern cabinet government.

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2014
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created June 3, 2014 by
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  • Modified June 3, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Lucy Worsley Writer
Lucy Worsley Guest Star
Linda Sands Director