Belfast's Richest Radical
Documentary
Historian John Bew explores the remarkable story of William Tennent, whose private life was cloaked in scandal and who was almost hanged for his part in the 1798 Rising, yet he went on to become the richest man in Belfast.
Director
Brian Henry Martin
Writers
N/A
Stars
John Bew
Release Date
May 29, 2016
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
👤
John Bew
as Self - Presenter
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Filming Location
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Production
Double-Band Films
🏷️ Keywords
uk history
🎯 Categories
Documentary
📖 Synopsis
Historian John Bew explores the remarkable story of William Tennent, whose private life was cloaked in scandal and who was almost hanged for his part in the 1798 Rising, yet he went on to become the richest man in Belfast.