
Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty: The Plantagenets
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Episodes
S1 E1 - Betrayal
November 26, 201445minWarrior, empire-builder, and founder of the dynasty, Henry II transforms England from a war zone into a superpower. But murder and betrayal by his own family puts in jeopardy everything he has achieved.Available to buyS1 E2 - Hatred
December 3, 201446minTo Henry III, Simon de Montfort once seemed to be the savior of his kingdom, but enmity between the two men now spirals the country towards civil war. Key to this contest are the barons, who wish to exact from Henry new rules for his kingdom.Available to buyS1 E3 - Revenge
June 14, 201545minEdward II's shortsighted obsessions lead to a life filled will political violence, bloodlust, and revenge. At first his queen, Isabella of France, is a loyal young wife. What turns her into the "she-wolf" that history branded her, ready to take up arms against the king?Available to buyS1 E4 - Tyranny
June 14, 201546minThe story of the Plantagenets reaches its catastrophic climax under the most vicious of them all, the boy-king Richard II. A hero after he crushes the Peasants' Revolt, the 14-year-old ruler launches a reign of terror that threatens to bring down the whole dynasty.Available to buy
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- Nudity violence sexual content
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Directors
- Oliver TwinchJames Tovell
Cast
- Dan Jones
Studio
- Acorn TV
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