
Wellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked
Drama
Overview
A personal portrait of the victor of Waterloo, drawing on his own vast correspondence and the letters and memoirs of those who knew him best.
Top Cast


Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
The Duke of Wellington
Richard E. Grant
The Duke of Wellington


Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig
Narrator
Tamsin Greig
Narrator


Selma Brook
Selma Brook
Princess Lieven
Selma Brook
Princess Lieven


Jennifer Healey
Jennifer Healey
Harriette Wilson
Jennifer Healey
Harriette Wilson
Alex Marx
Alex Marx
The 2nd Duke of Wellington
Alex Marx
The 2nd Duke of Wellington
Louisa Sexton
Louisa Sexton
Lady Shelley
Louisa Sexton
Lady Shelley
Jen Holt
Jen Holt
Harriet Arbuthnot
Jen Holt
Harriet Arbuthnot
Sinead Mcleod
Sinead Mcleod
The Duchess of Wellington
Sinead Mcleod
The Duchess of Wellington
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