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Napoleon

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Drama-documentary starring Tom Burke and Rob Brydon telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793.

Drama-documentary telling how Napoleon Bonaparte rose from being a penniless French soldier to create an empire, beginning at the siege of Toulon in 1793 where France's leaders first recognised his tactical genius, immense bravery and boundless ambition as he defeated the English. Shot in authentic locations using a script based on documents from the time, including Napoleon's own letters, the film has been written with the advice of modern historians.

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Sun 30 Aug 2009 23:55

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Credits

Role Contributor
Napoleon Tom Burke
Freron Rob Brydon
Carteaux Kenneth Cranham
Letizia Alice Krige
Paoletta Laura Greenwood
Junot Alex Lowe
Barras Richard McCabe
Catherine Gina Bellman
Doppet Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Denon Darren Queralt
Dugommier Anthony Higgins

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Nov 2007 22:40
  • Mon 12 Nov 2007 21:00
  • Mon 19 Nov 2007 02:30
  • Fri 31 Oct 2008 22:35
  • Mon 3 Nov 2008 21:00
  • Wed 13 May 2009 22:00
  • Sun 30 Aug 2009 23:55