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Waterloo

War Walks Series 1
Episode 2 of 6

Wellington's victory against Napoleon in 1815 ended the most powerful European empire since the Romans. Professor Holmes visits the farms and fields where history hung in the balance.

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Credits

Director Steven Clarke
Presenter Richard Holmes
Writer Richard Holmes

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Aug 1996 20:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 31 Mar 1997 15:35
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 8 Mar 1999 13:10
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 31 Oct 2001 18:30
    BBC Knowledge
  • Thu 7 Feb 2002 18:00
    BBC Knowledge
  • Tue 17 Sep 2002 19:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 27 Oct 2003 14:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 13:10
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
  • Tue 21 May 2024 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 May 2024 01:40
    BBC Four
  • Tue 10 Jun 2025 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 11 Jun 2025 01:00
    BBC Four
  • Yesterday 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Today 01:05
    BBC Four

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