[Mears]

The ads turned me off--now I wish I had seen it.

Was is a straight documentary or were there actors playing some roles?

[Cincinatus]

It was a "straight" documentary, more or less. They used actors in costume to portray Robespierre, Marat, Danton, Marie Antoinette and Louis, but they had no "speaking parts" -- they just acted out events described in the narration.

Don't worry -- History Channel always repeats their original programing. This one will get a re-airing, no doubt. Check out their website for dates and times.

[Focault's Pendulum]

Was is a straight documentary or were there actors playing some roles?

I think there were a few gay people floating around.

[elhombrelibre]

There were some actors, but it was really pretty good.