Secrets of the Magna Carta
Season 1
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.
Where to Watch Season 1
2 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1The document known as Magna Carta ("the Great Charter") is almost a thousand years old and is thought to possess near-mystical powers. Episode one shows its origins and connection with the legendary freedom fighter robin hood. It shows how Magna Carta was the product of bloody conflict, and how it subsequently exerted an extraordinary influence on the course of human history; enshrining rights that today, people all over the world take for granted. - Episode 2E2
Episode 2The 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?