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Secrets of the Magna Carta

Secrets of the Magna Carta tells the fascinating story of the legendary document that dates from the time of Robin Hood. It is the most highly valued piece of paper in the world, and has changed the course of history. Magna Carta is a standard against which we can judge how free we are. So how do we measure up today? This film features interviews with leading historians, judges, economists and others.

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Ended

Original Name

Secrets of the Magna Carta

First Air Date

December 15, 2017

Last Air Date

December 15, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

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S01E02

Episode 2

The second film brings Magna Carta into the modern age. It reveals how this legendary document shaped our world; from the founding freedoms of America, to the struggle against slavery and oppression, to the Second World War and beyond. Magna Carta was used by some of the greatest figures in modern history: Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. Ultimately the film closes with a question, many believe the freedoms which Magna Carta won for us are under threat, is it time, once again, to invoke the power of this legendary manuscript?

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