Season 1

The story of England's longest ruling dynasty, starting with Henry II and ending with Richard III.

1. 

   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. 

   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.

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   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.