Rebels and Redcoats: How Britain Lost America: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Historian Richard Holmes brings us the extraordinary story of America's first civil war. We've been told that the War of Independence was the American people's struggle for liberty against an oppressive colonial power. However, many Americans were loyal to the British Crown throughout the war; men and women often chose sides not because they wanted freedom, but because they wanted their neighbour's land. Using vivid reconstruction, eye-witness accounts, original documents and paintings, and Richard's proven story-telling skills, this film overthrows traditional perceptions about these compelling years. As the story unfolds, the truth emerges - a truth far more fascinating than we were ever led to believe.

Series details

• Title: Rebels and Redcoats: How Britain Lost America
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: War, History
• Premiere date: 2003-07-08
• Final broadcast date listed: 2003-07-29
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Four
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 47663
• IMDb ID: tt0433440
• TVDB ID: 102711

Cast and credited roles

• Richard Holmes — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2003-07-08; final listed air date 2003-07-29; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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