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Cromwell's Head

Season 1
The story of Oliver Cromwell's head is perhaps the most bizarre, yet least well known, of all tales from English history. This intriguing documentary tells the full story of this extraordinary artefact. It's a strange and grisly saga that runs from dark conspiracy to detective story, touching upon kings, radicals, eccentric collectors, society ladies, strumpets, and forensic scientists.
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  1. S1 E1 - Cromwell's Head

    February 28, 2017
    1 h 6 min
    TV-14
    The story of Oliver Cromwell's head is perhaps the most bizarre, yet least well known, of all tales from English history. This intriguing documentary tells the full story of this extraordinary artefact. It's a strange and grisly saga that runs from dark conspiracy to detective story, touching upon kings, radicals, eccentric collectors, society ladies, strumpets, and forensic scientists.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Simon Kennedy

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The Firewater Partnership
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