During the English Reformation, many hundreds of brave men and women suffered all kinds of brutal persecution in order to cling to the Catholic faith that had been integral to the life of the nation for over a thousand years. Many were subject to heavy fines, exclusion, and prison sentences. For others, particularly priests, or anyone assisting a priest, torture and a death sentence was the expected outcome.

In this fascinating film, Fr. Marcus Holden and Fr. Nicholas Schofield lead us on a journey to discover more about some of these heroic figures, the times in which they lived, and their significance for Catholics today. From the lives of well-known saints like Thomas More, Margaret Clitherow and Edmund Campion, to lesser known figures like Roger Wrenno and Francis Bell, the powerful story and witness of the English martyrs is told for a contemporary audience. It is a message of great faith and profound courage.

Along the way, we discover famous places of the martyrs like Stonor Park, Wardley Hall, Tyburn and Rievaulx Abbey, and learn about "Priest holes", secret Masses, Recussant families and more. Interviews with Archbishop (now Cardinal) Vincent Nichols, Bishop Terence Brain, Lord Camoys, and many more help to re-capture the inspiring stories of these heroic figures who laid down their lives to preserve the 'Faith of Our Fathers.'