Kings and Queens of England (2005)

Great series of Kings and Queens of England, featuring atmospheric re-enactments and fascinating expert analysis from Alan Ereira, this superb walk through time discovers centuries of lust, betrayal, heroism, mysteries, murders and triumphs. In six episodes this documentary series covers the 41 kings and queens of England from 1066 to the present – almost 1000 years of monarchs. It shows how the history of the UK was reflected by the history of their monarchs. This series covers the more intimate natures of the persons behind the monarchy. It shows how those privileged few have shaped the UK and made the UK what it is today., they have been a focal point of our daily lives and, in spite of all the changes, they are still here.

1- Normans to Magna Carta (1066-1216)
This programme studies the Normans, covering historical landmarks such as the Battle of Hastings, the creation of the exchequer, Thomas Becket's murder, the Crusades and the signing of the Magna Carta.

2- Middle Ages (1216-1485)
This episode covers the time from the Magna Carta through to Henry VI, taking in the 100 Years War, the Peasant's Revolt and the Battle of Agincourt along the way.

3- The Tudors (1485-1603)
King Henry VII Founder of the Tudor dynasty. King Henry VIII & his six wives. Queen Mary I - Bloody Mary. Queen Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen

4- The Stuarts (1603-1714)
Taking a look at the reign of the Stuarts. An era of an expanding court, plague, fire, radical politics, religious debate, and a bloody civil war in the mid-seventeenth century between Cavaliers and Roundheads.

5- The Hanoverians (1714-1837)
Lust, tempestuous relationships and madness feature in the colourful reigns of the Georgians. George I brought two mistresses over from Germany, George II quarrelled openly with his son Frederick, and George III became ruler of the British Empire - but madness eventually disabled him. His son reigned as Prince Regent for eight years, and later as King George IV.

6- The Moderns (1837-Present)
In this edition, a look at the modern royal family of Saxe-Coburg and Windsor, whose direct lineage stretches back to Queen Victoria and continues up to Elizabeth II.