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The Best Episodes of Heroes and Villains

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The Best Episodes of Heroes and Villains

Heroes and Villains was a 2007-2008 BBC Television docudrama series looking at key moments in the lives and reputations of some of the greatest warriors...

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  1. 8.1/10(88 votes)

    #1 - Shogun

    S1:E6

    Drama-documentary about the Samurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and became the Shogun - the supreme military leader - of Japan. Ieyasu's rise to power climaxes in the biggest Samurai battle in history, with 160,000 soldiers fighting for the future of Japan. On the way, there is a story of love for a reckless son, a politician in drag, a night time Ninja attack, suicide and betrayal.

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  2. 8.0/10(162 votes)

    #2 - Napoleon

    S1:E1

    The little known story of how Napoleon Bonaparte first emerged from obscurity and entered the national consciousness. A life and death struggle both on and off off the battlefield.

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  3. 7.5/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Richard the Lionheart

    S1:E5

    The story of Richard I of England and the Third Crusade.

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  4. 7.4/10(69 votes)

    #4 - Spartacus

    S1:E3

    The story of Spartacus.

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  5. 7.1/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Cortes

    S1:E4

    The story of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.

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    Director:Andrew Grieve
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  6. 6.8/10(174 votes)

    #6 - Attila the Hun

    S1:E2

    Exploring the myth of the crude Attila. Part genius, part psychopath, Attila is unlike the other Huns. A calculating, ruthless gambler, his one goal is conquest - and he's set his sights on Roman cities to test out his brilliant new siege tactics.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shogun" is the best rated episode of "Heroes and Villains". It scored 8.1/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/29/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Napoleon".