Synopsis

This episode of the historical sketch series focuses on Oliver Cromwell. We trace his ascent from relative anonymity to prominence, his confrontation with King Charles I during the English Civil War, and his eventual decree for the King's execution – a decision he himself described as a "cruel necessity." Across the nation, we encounter a cast of Puritan soldiers bearing peculiar names, while literary giants Shakespeare and Milton engage in a spirited exchange of words. And, naturally, Rattus is