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England's Reformation: Three Books That Changed a Nation
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England's Reformation: Three Books That Changed a Nation

2017-10-19 · 60 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary · History

To mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Janina Ramirez tells the story of three books that defined this radical religious revolution in England.

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Directors
Anna Cox
Production companies
BBC Studios
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United Kingdom
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Released

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Janina RamirezJanina RamirezSelf - Presenter
Elizabeth Evenden-KenyonSelf
Daryl GreenSelf

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