Name: Monarchy
Released: 2004-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: David Starkey, Tony Cottrell

TV Show · History · Documentary

Dr David Starkey travels back through the history of the British monarchy, beginning with the violence and chaos of the Dark Ages, and eventually ending with the brutal murder of Richard II and bloody civil war.

2004 · 49m

Starring David Starkey, Tony Cottrell

Director David Hutt, Mary Cranitch

EPISODE 1

A Nation State

Dr Starkey begins his history of the British monarchy in the violence and chaos of the Dark Ages, telling the dramatic story of the creation of England and the triumph of English hero Alfred the Great.

48m
EPISODE 2

Aengla Land

The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, the world's first nation state, battles its way through history, from the 5th century to the Battle of Hastings.

48m
EPISODE 3

Conquest

As the direction of English kingship takes a radical new turn with the invasion and imposition of Norman history, Dr Starkey follows the fortunes of both the invaders and the invaded.

47m
EPISODE 4

Dynasty

King Henry II's rule is marked by his bitter conflict with Archbishop Thomas Becket, the struggle for liberties in the Magna Carta, and the birth of the parliamentary system.

48m
EPISODE 5

A United Kingdom

Three King Edwards reign during the 14th century: Edward I works to unite England, Wales and Scotland, Edward II abdicates the throne, and Edward III rebuilds the power of the English monarchy.

48m
EPISODE 6

Death of a Dynasty

Made famous by Shakespeare, the reigns of kings Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI's faced very real problems, including civil unrest and growing anti-monarchy sentiment.

48m