Onslaught

The Romans came to Britain and conquered it, ruling the island for centuries. But why did they come and how did they succeed in the face of the inhabitants’ ferocious resistance? Using state-of-the-art graphic imagery and expert reconstructions of the Roman army in action, Bettany Hughes goes back in time to see how they inspired shock and awe. Hughes analyses the motives and actions of Roman emperors and generals, and of their opponents like Caratacus, a warrior from South-East England who became a hero to the Britons.

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  • Originally Aired July 15, 2009
  • Runtime 45 minutes
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  • Created February 16, 2018 by
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  • Modified November 18, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Jeff Morgan Director