As seen on the UK History Channel. With the death of Elizabeth I came the end of the Tudor Reign and the beginning of the Stuarts' rule. Here was a period of great unrest that would see amongst other events; civil war plague the Great Fire of London the abolition and re-introduction of the monarchy and the gunpowder plot. With expert analysis from Alan Ereira and atmospheric reconstructions this programme is an interesting and informative record of the Stuart years.
As seen on the UK History Channel. From George I to the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837; the Hanoverians span a period of 123 years; a relatively stable period with five kings one of whom George II was to become the longest reigning king in British history. This was a great period of political reform including the Prime Minister Robert Walpole and the introduction of Income Tax. It was a time that saw the British Empire cover a third of the globe (despite the loss of the American colonies). Enjoy this informative look at the Hanoverians which is expertly presented by Alan Ereira and complimented throughout by atmospheric re-enactments.
As seen on the UK History Channel. Going back a few years before the Tudor reign began; this documentary begins in 1461 with a character called Owen Tudor. Owen was the source from which the famed Tudor dynasty would spring forth and rule England for over 100 years. Their reign would begin with Henry VII in 1485. To follow was Henry the VIII (and his six wives) Edward VI Mary I and Elizabeth I along with Lady Jane Grey (the nine day queen) - a monarch whom historically gets very l
As seen on the UK History Channel. From the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the death of King John last of the Angevins this documentary takes a detailed look at 150 years of British history. Learn about the lives of the monarch's of the time how they came to power and how they died. Featuring atmospheric re-enactments and fascinating analysis from expert Alan Ereira this superb walk through time uncovers centuries of lust betrayal heroism mysteries murders and triumphs.
As seen on the UK History Channel. This documentary programme looks at the modern monarchy with the longest ruling royal in history Queen Victoria. From her accession to the throne in 1837 to her death in 1901 Victoria was to reign for 64 years. In contrast Edward VII her successor was to be king for only 10 years; a reign that led up to the current house of Windsor. Although the days of the empire are long over here you have an informative record of a period which experienced huge political and social reform and one which took us through two World Wars. In addition to expert analysis by Alan Ereira this documentary is complimented with atmospheric re-enactments throughout.
As seen on the UK History Channel. This documentary takes a look at the oft-ignored King Louis. Short-lived though his reign may have been Louis ruled England in the months between the death of King John and the coronation of King Henry III in 1216. Next the ensuing 183 years are looked at a period of time that was to become known as the Plantagenet period. Later the first Lancastrian ruler Henry IV came to the throne followed by two further namesakes until the Yorkists came to power. However Henry VI would be temporarily placed in power in 1470 only to be deposed again a year later. See in great detail how events unfolded during this period of real turmoil; enjoy the atmospheric re-enactments and the expert analysis from Alan Ereira.
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