Season 1
2014-03-17
3 Episodes
Overview
The story of England's longest ruling dynasty, starting with Henry II and ending with Richard III.
Episodes
1. The Devil's Brood
2014-03-17
Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France.
2. An English Empire
2014-03-24
Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. A clear sense of English nationhood emerges and parliament is born.
3. The Death of Kings
2014-03-31
Professor Robert Bartlett charts the downfall of the Plantagenet dynasty. In the last century of their rule, four Plantagenet kings are deposed and murdered.