Tony Robinson’s History of Britain – S1, Ep3 – The Georgians
The Georgians Quirky real-life tales include a sailor’s attempt to leave behind his scurvy existence for a Tahitian girl, and[…]
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The Unknown War (1978) – S1, Ep8 – War in the Arctic
War in the Arctic In World War II the Russians were fighting along a 2,000-mile line that extended from the[…]
Read moreRoyal Secrets – SE01 EP11 – Lust
A royal affair could be a dangerous liaison. Anne Boleyn flirted with Henry VIII and lost her head. England’s Princess[…]
Read moreBritain’s Bloodiest Dynasty – S1, Ep4 – Richard II
Richard II Tyranny: Last in the part-dramatised history series with Dan Jones. Richard II was the boy king who stopped[…]
Read moreBritain’s Bloodiest Dynasty – S1, Ep3 – Edward II
Edward II In a complicated political ans social climate, Edward II, grandson of Henry III, faces his greatest opponent –[…]
Read moreBritain’s Bloodiest Dynasty – S1, Ep2 – Henry III
Henry III, grandson of Henry II, faces a rebellion led by his once friend Earl Simon de Montfort, who wants[…]
Read moreCold War (1998) – S1, Ep2 – Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain The Soviet Union dominates Eastern Europe. Churchill warns about the consequences. Stalin insists that the governments of the[…]
Read moreRoyal Secrets – SE01 EP05 – Glory
Glory Elizabeth I ushered in England’s age of glory, yet sacrificed herself in the bargain. Louis XIV gave Europe its[…]
Read moreRoyal Secrets – SE01 EP04 – Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder In trying to bring justice to England, Henry II brought about one of history’s most infamous murders.[…]
Read moreRoyal Secrets – SE01 EP01 – Assassins
Assassins Good King Wenceslas unfortunately had a wicked brother. The ingenious killers of England’s Edward II left no trace of[…]
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