Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

2014 1 Seasons ⭐ 7.8
Documentary

Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and exhilarating than Game of Thrones, these events actually happened.

Seasons

1. Betrayal

2014-11-27

Charismatic Henry II transformed England into an empire, but became a control freak and rebellions against him led by the ones closest to him, such as Thomas Becket and Henry's wi…

2. Hatred

2014-12-04

The history of the Plantagenets continues with the story of king Henry III, his treacherous best friend Simon de Montfort and their bitter struggle for the soul of the nation.

3. Revenge

2014-12-11

Dan Jones continues his compelling part-dramatised history of the Plantagenet dynasty with a look at the reign of Edward II. In a story of murder, intrigue, lust, betrayal and rev…

4. Tyranny

2014-12-18

Dan Jones tells the extraordinary story of Richard II, the boy king who was the hero of the Peasants' Revolt, but who grew up to become one of the most brutal tyrants in English h…

Top Cast

Dan Jones
Dan Jones

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