An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.

• Colm Feore
• Richard Easton
• Dylan Baker
• David Adkins
• Gerry Bamman
• Blair Brown
• Anthony Cochrane
• Peter Donaldson