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The American Revolution Episodes

  1. Tuesday 22:00
    BBC Four

    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)Series 1

    3/6 Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.

  2. Tuesday 23:00
    BBC Four

    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)Series 1

    4/6 Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.

  3. Wednesday 01:30
    BBC Four

    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)Series 1

    3/6 Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton. (R)

  4. Wednesday 02:30
    BBC Four

    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)Series 1

    4/6 Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war. (R)

  5. Tue 30 Jun 2026 22:30
    BBC Four

    The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)Series 1

    5/6 The war drags on and moves to new theatres: Indian Country and the South.

  6. Wed 1 Jul 2026 02:00
    BBC Four

    The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)Series 1

    5/6 The war drags on and moves to new theatres: Indian Country and the South. (R)