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She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

2012 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term 'she-wolves' was deserved.

Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term 'she-wolves' was deserved.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Matilda and Eleanor

800 years ago, Matilda came within a hair's breadth of being the first woman to be crowned queen of England in her own r

EP 2

Isabella and Margaret

In 1308 a 12-year-old girl, Isabella of France, became queen of England when she married the English king. A century lat

EP 3

Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

Helen Castor looks at what happened when England was faced not just with inadequate kings, but no kings at all. In 1553,

Popular Cast

Helen Castor

Helen Castor

Self - Presenter