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Heroes and Villains

All Episodes 1995

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  • 1995-01-26T00:00:00Z
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Heroes and Villains is a docudrama series that originally aired on BBC in 1995. It is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, and consists of three separate episodes. Each episode focuses on a separate person in English history. The first episode is entitled "Queen of the East" and originally aired on January 26, 1995. It stars Jennifer Saunders as Lady Hester Stanhope and Freddy Douglas plays Michael Bruce. The second episode is "Full Throttle," which aired on February 2, 1995. This episode stars Geoffrey Palmer as Henry Birken, a professional race car driver in the 1920s. Rowan Atkinson also has a small role, and is best known for his comedic roles as Blackadder and Mr. Bean. The third episode is "The Last Englishman," which aired on February 9, 1995. Jim Broadbent plays the lead role of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Daniel Wintle, a British officer who served in both world wars. Wintle was an eccentric who is remembered for his extreme patriotism in combat.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

1995-01-26T00:00:00Z

1x01 Queen of the East

Series Premiere

1x01 Queen of the East

  • 1995-01-26T00:00:00Z1h

"Queen of the East" starring Jennifer Saunders, explores the life of Lady Hester Stanhope, niece to one of England's greatest Prime Ministers, William Pitt. This short biography on this historical figure chronicles her journey From England to Egypt and eventually, Syria.

1995-02-02T00:00:00Z

1x02 Full Throttle

1x02 Full Throttle

  • 1995-02-02T00:00:00Z1h

A biography of eccentric racing demon Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin whose racing victories in the 1920's and 30's are still legendary. It includes some great vintage and faux vintage footage.

1995-02-09T00:00:00Z

1x03 The Last Englishman

1x03 The Last Englishman

  • 1995-02-09T00:00:00Z1h

Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Daniel Wintle MC, better known as A.D. Wintle, (30 September 1897 – 11 May 1966) was a British military officer in the 1st The Royal Dragoons who served in the First and Second World Wars. He was the first non-lawyer to achieve a unanimous verdict in his favour in the House of Lords, and is considered one of London's greatest eccentrics.

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