Rhodes
Martin Shaw stars as Cecil Rhodes, the man whose controversial career included the creation of de Beers, the addition of nearly one million square miles to the Britain's African Empire, and had given his name to a country (Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe) larger than most of Europe. Martin Shaw's son plays the younger Rhodes and other cast members include Neil Pearson, Frances Barber and Ken Stott.
Cast: Ken Stott, Martin Shaw, Joe Shaw
Miniseries
8 episodes
- 1. All the World's DiamondsSeventeen years old Cecil Rhodes joins his brother in the rush for diamonds in southern Africa, where he outwits his fellow prospectors, reorganizes the workforce and forms a breath-taking vision to extend the British Empire from the Cape to Cairo.NRCC45minSep 15, 1996
- 2. All the World's GoldRhodes invites a young clerk to oversee his business interests while he takes his seat in the Cape parliament.NRCC45minSep 22, 1996
- 3. The Place of the KillingRhodes outwits his greatest rival, Barney Barnato, with a brilliant scheme.NRCC45minSep 29, 1996
- 4. The Price of My BloodHas Rhodes's scheme to outwit Lobengula backfired?NRCC45minOct 6, 1996
- 5. The Chameleon and the FlyDetermined to expand north in search of gold, Rhodes orders his pioneer column, a private army, to enter Mashonaland.NRCC45minOct 13, 1996
- 6. Land, Gold and LootProvoked beyond endurance by Dr. Jameson, Lobengula finally wages war on Rhodes's private army.NRCC45minOct 20, 1996
- 7. Upsetting the Apple CartRhodes conspires against Kruger and the Boers. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in Rhodesia and Princess Radziwill continues to gather proof of Rhodes's past crimes.NRCC45minOct 27, 1996
- 8. The ReckoningRhodes has to battle against his two greatest enemies - his health, which is failing fast, and Princess Radziwill, who is determined to hound him to the last.NRCC45minNov 3, 1996
Rhodes
Martin Shaw stars as Cecil Rhodes, the man whose controversial career included the creation of de Beers, the addition of nearly one million square miles to the Britain's African Empire, and had given his name to a country (Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe) larger than most of Europe. Martin Shaw's son plays the younger Rhodes and other cast members include Neil Pearson, Frances Barber and Ken Stott.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Wearing
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
