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The Devil's Crown

Henry Plantagenet, later King Henry II, seized the opportunity to assert his dominance over England and establish a kingdom founded on the principles of law and stability.

Episodes:

Episode 3 A Rose, A Thorn

3. A Rose, A Thorn

Aired: May 14, 1978

Henry and Becket's growing closeness sparks Queen Eleanor's concerns, putting...

Episode 4 The Hungry Falcons

4. The Hungry Falcons

Aired: May 21, 1978

A rift forms within the royal family following the murder of Thomas Becket, c...

Episode 5 Before The Dark

5. Before The Dark

Aired: May 28, 1978

Henry finds solace in Alys' company, oblivious to her impending marriage to h...

Episode 6 Richard Yea And Nay

6. Richard Yea And Nay

Aired: Jun 4, 1978

King Richard, a renowned Crusader, ascends to the throne after King Henry's d...

Episode 7 Lion Of Christendom

7. Lion Of Christendom

Aired: Jun 11, 1978

Richard's army embarks on a new crusade in the Holy Land, fueled by their lea...

Episode 8 When Cage-Birds Sing

8. When Cage-Birds Sing

Aired: Jun 18, 1978

Richard the Lionheart, defeated in his Crusade, embarks on a perilous journey...

Episode 9 Bolt From The Blue

9. Bolt From The Blue

Aired: Jun 25, 1978

King Richard, now liberated from his captivity, faces the daunting task of re...

Episode 10 In Sun's Eclipse

10. In Sun's Eclipse

Aired: Jul 2, 1978

The curtain closes on Richard's reign as John ascends to the English throne, ...

Episode 12 Tainted King

12. Tainted King

Aired: Jul 16, 1978

King John's fortunes have suffered a devastating blow following Queen Eleanor...

Episode 13 To The Devil They Go

13. To The Devil They Go

Aired: Jul 23, 1978

The Pope's Interdict has been lifted, and John has finally given in after six...

Info about The Devil's Crown

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, History, Biography