Plantagenets

Professor Robert Bartlett tells the extraordinary story of England's most dysfunctional, yet longest-ruling, royal dynasty. In 11th Century England, Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France. However, his family life is full of betrayal as his sons, Richard the Lionheart and John, turn on their father and each other, bringing the dynasty to the edge of annihilation.

A clear sense of English nationhood emerges and parliament is born.

In the last century of their rule, four Plantagenet kings are deposed and murdered.