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Richard Hammond nearly blows himself up for science... and history.
TMDB
80
IMDb
83

The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend (2005)

Mythbusters meets Horrible HistoriesChaotic energyBritish dad documentary

Overview

Documentary

Richard Hammond recreates elements of the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the House of Lords.

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Content warning
Political extremism and religious persecutionThe mythologizing of historical figuresScience as historical investigationState power and resistance

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

They actually BUILD the gunpowder barrel. With real gunpowder.

Production

Recreation budget clearly went to pyrotechnics, zero regrets.

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon with tea and questionable decisions.·Background: Half-watch while doom-scrolling, look up for explosions.·Family: Edutainment that actually entertains—rare beast.
Heads up:Violence: Historical execution discussion, not gratuitous but explicit.
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Director

Mike Slee

ReleasedNov 1, 2005
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond

Presenter

Henry Douthwaite

Henry Douthwaite

Guy Fawkes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Hammond filmed this between Top Gear seasons, still recovering from his 2006 jet car crash. The man cannot stop courting disaster.

Cultural

Released when 'Remember Remember' was experiencing a V for Vendetta-fueled resurgence—this doc accidentally rode the Guy Fawkes mask wave.

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