Kings and Queens of England

Kings and Queens of England

2005 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Documentary

In six episodes this documentary series from UKTV History covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present -- almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This UKTV History program covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those privileged few have shaped the UK and made the UK what it is today. The six episodes are (1) Normans to Magna Carta (1066-1216); (2) Middle Ages (1216-1485); (3) The Tudors (1485-1603); (4) The Stuarts (1603-1714); (5) The Hanoverians (1714-1837); and (6) The Moderns (1837-Present).

In six episodes this documentary series from UKTV History covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present -- almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This UKTV History program covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those privileged few have shaped the UK and made the UK what it is today. The six episodes are (1) Normans to Magna Carta (1066-1216); (2) Middle Ages (1216-1485); (3) The Tudors (1485-1603); (4) The Stuarts (1603-1714); (5) The Hanoverians (1714-1837); and (6) The Moderns (1837-Present).

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Normans to Magna Carta (1066-1216)

This programme studies the Normans, covering historical landmarks such as the Battle of Hastings, the creation of the ex

EP 2

Middle Ages (1216-1485)

This episode covers the time from the Magna Carta through to Henry VI, taking in the 100 Years War, the Peasant's Revolt

EP 3

The Tudors (1485-1603)

King Henry VII Founder of the Tudor dynasty. King Henry VIII & his six wives. Queen Mary I - Bloody Mary. Queen Elizabet

EP 4

The Stuarts (1603-1714)

Taking a look at the reign of the Stuarts. An era of an expanding court, plague, fire, radical politics, religious debat

EP 5

The Hanoverians (1714-1837)

Lust, tempestuous relationships and madness feature in the colourful reigns of the Georgians. George I brought two mistr

EP 6

The Moderns (1837-Present)

In this edition, a look at the modern royal family of Saxe-Coburg and Windsor, whose direct lineage stretches back to Qu

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