Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment
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Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment is a British documentary for Channel 4. In a four-part series, Tony Robinson goes on a fascinating and sometimes bizarre journey to discover the origins of our laws and what we do to people when they break them. From trials by boiling water, through the decapitation of a king, to the emergence of our modern democracy, it is a journey that starts two thousand years ago and remains unfinished today. It aired on Australian screens in 2009 on ABC1.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Jun 1, 2008
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Season 1, Episode 4: “Have I Got Noose For You”
Concluding episode of Tony Robinson's fascinating and sometimes bizarre journey to discover the origins of our laws and what we do to people when they break them. The 18th century was a golden age for business, when property was king but the fear of crime meant that 200 offences, including pick-pocketing, were punishable by death.
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What is Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment about?
Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment is a British documentary for Channel 4. In a four-part series, Tony Robinson goes on a fascinating and sometimes bizarre journey to discover the origins of our laws and what we do to people when they break them. From trials by boiling water, through the decapitation of a king, to the emergence of our modern democracy, it is a journey that starts two thousand years ago and remains unfinished today. It aired on Australian screens in 2009 on ABC1.
How many seasons does Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment have?
Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment?
Key cast members in Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment include Tony Robinson.
Who created or directed Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment?
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