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Nation
Simon explores Spain's golden age under Philip II through to the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship under Franco, from which Spain has emerged as a modern democratic monarchy.
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Beauty and Death
Simon Sebag Montefiore explores Spain's Golden Age through to its democratic monarchy.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Wellington's Victory Opus 91: The Battle
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Sebag Montefiore |
| Series Producer | Marion Milne |
| Executive Producer | Mike Smith |
| Producer | Sian Salt |
Broadcasts
- Tue 22 Dec 2015 21:00
- Wed 23 Dec 2015 02:40
- Sun 27 Dec 2015 19:00
- Mon 11 Sep 2017 22:00
- Thu 11 Oct 2018 22:00
- Thu 25 Jul 2019 22:00
- Wed 11 Mar 2020 23:30
- Wed 24 Jun 2020 22:35
- Mon 29 Nov 2021 21:00
- Tue 30 Nov 2021 02:50
- Tue 21 Oct 2025 23:25
- Fri 24 Oct 2025 02:30
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