Using drama and documentary this film tells the remarkable story of Cromwell, one of the most important characters of British history, yet revered and hated in equal measure. Charles I has been executed and an East Anglian farmer is about to become leader of all England.

• BBC Bristol Productions
• Jim Carter
• Martin Turner
• Hazel Ellerby
• Tim Frances
• Gideon Turner
• Steven Elder
• Jeffrey Daunton