The Stuarts (2014)

S1E1 And I Will Make Them One Nation

We often overlook the complexities that shaped today's United Kingdom, but its formation was far from certain. In the 17th century, the Stuart dynasty struggled with the turmoil of three distinct kingdoms, various religions, and civil strife. No other century in British history has mirrored this upheaval, and many of the issues the Stuarts confronted remain relevant today. Clare Jackson delves into James VI and I's efforts to unify Scotland and England under one crown, while also trying to foster a sense of British identity among their people.