Name: Lady Jane Grey: Murder of a Child Queen
Released: 2018-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Eilidh Loan, Lainy Boyle, Ashley Gyngell

TV Show · Documentary · History

Historian Helen Castor presents the story of England's first reigning queen, Lady Jane Grey, who was beheaded as a traitor after only nine days on the throne. However, original documents reveal a different tale of dynastic rivalry and betrayal.

2018 · 58m

Starring Eilidh Loan, Lainy Boyle, Ashley Gyngell

Director Bill Thomas

EPISODE 1

Shades of Grey

Helen Castor reveals an explosive document, written by King Edward on his deathbed, that cut his sister Mary from the line of succession, instead leaving his cousin Jane the throne.

58m
EPISODE 2

Time for a Queen

Helen takes a trip to Syon Park, where Jane learned that she was going to be queen. She also examines the Proclamation of the Accession of Queen Jane, which pronounced her ascent to the throne in print.

58m
EPISODE 3

Live to Die

Helen takes a trip to the Tower of London, where Jane was held as a prisoner for over six months. The men who are responsible for her captivity do not want the Catholic Mary Tudor to come to power.

58m