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The Plantagenets

Series 1

Episode 1: The Devil's Brood

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Professor Robert Bartlett tells the extraordinary story of England's most dysfunctional, yet longest-ruling, royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France. His sons, Richard the Lionheart and John, then turn on their father and each other, bringing the dynasty to the edge of annihilation. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Bartlett
Producer:
Jamie Simpson
Director:
Jamie Simpson
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

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