Season 1
3 episodes · 2014
The story of England's longest ruling dynasty, starting with Henry II and ending with Richard III.
1The Devil's Brood
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.
2An English Empire
Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. A clear sense of English nationhood emerges and parliament is born.
3The Death of Kingsfinale
Professor Robert Bartlett charts the downfall of the Plantagenet dynasty. In the last century of their rule, four Plantagenet kings are deposed and murdered.
