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All Episodes of Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

Browse all episodes of Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty

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Acclaimed historian Dan Jones tells the story of the dynasty who ruled England and much of France during the Middle Ages. More shocking, brutal and exhilarating than Game of Thrones, these events actually happened.

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Season 1

  • Betrayal
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    Betrayal

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2014

    Charismatic Henry II transformed England into an empire, but became a control freak and rebellions against him led by the ones closest to him, such as Thomas Becket and Henry's wife and sons, eventually broke out.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Tyranny
    8.0/1054 votes

    Tyranny

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2014

    Dan Jones tells the extraordinary story of Richard II, the boy king who was the hero of the Peasants' Revolt, but who grew up to become one of the most brutal tyrants in English history. His bitter rivalry with his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, plunged the country into civil war, and when Henry deposed Richard the Plantagenet dynasty came to an end.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Revenge
    7.9/1050 votes

    Revenge

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/2014

    Dan Jones continues his compelling part-dramatised history of the Plantagenet dynasty with a look at the reign of Edward II. In a story of murder, intrigue, lust, betrayal and revenge, he explores what turned his queen, Isabella of France, from a loyal young wife into a bloodthirsty matriarch.

    Director: Unknown

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  • Hatred
    7.7/1053 votes

    Hatred

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/2014

    The history of the Plantagenets continues with the story of king Henry III, his treacherous best friend Simon de Montfort and their bitter struggle for the soul of the nation.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown