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The Devil's Whore

The Devil's Whore

Description: Set in the time of the English Civil War, when both politics and religion divide the nation, Angelica Fanshawe, a spirited aristocratic woman, is drawn to the anti-monarchist cause. Angelica tells the story as England dares to execute its king and search for an alternative means of government.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2008
Number of episodes: 4
Awards: British Academy Television Craft Award for Best Costume Design
Production Locations: filmed in South Africa
Network: Channel 4
Writers: Peter Flannery
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