Craven Street: Ben Franklin in London - Yuri Rasovsky, Elizabeth Montgomery, George Grizzard, Sir Nigel Hawthorne & a distinguished cast
By Yuri Rasovsky, Elizabeth Montgomery, George Grizzard, Sir Nigel Hawthorne & a distinguished cast
Release Date: 2006-01-01
Genre: Fiction
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Craven Street: Ben Franklin in London |
Yuri Rasovsky, Elizabeth Montgomery, George Grizzard, Sir Nigel Hawthorne & a distinguished cast |
Originally broadcast nationwide in 1993, this meticulously researched five-part historical drama is being published by Blackstone to commemorate Benjamin Franklinâs 300th birthday
This production reveals the multifaceted, complex Franklinâs little-known adventures in London before the Revolution. For fifteen years, he lived on Craven Street off the Thames, where he established a surrogate family, began his autobiography, and became Americaâs most famous citizen.
As tensions heated up between the Mother Country and her colonies, Franklin became embroiled in intrigue, espionage, and even a duel. The British government believed him âthe head of all the rebelsâ and set out to have him hanged. He escaped only hours before arresting magistrates came banging on his Craven Street door. He was at sea sailing for home when âthe shot heard âround the worldâ rang out at Lexington.
Craven Street: Ben Franklin in London - Yuri Rasovsky, Elizabeth Montgomery, George Grizzard, Sir Nigel Hawthorne & a distinguished cast
By Yuri Rasovsky, Elizabeth Montgomery, George Grizzard, Sir Nigel Hawthorne & a distinguished cast
Release Date: 2006-01-01
Genre: Fiction