Great Kings of England

A journey into England’s glorious past

5 x 48 minute episodes

Their extraordinary stories are part of the fabric of a nation: they were men of royal blood whose deeds shaped the past and built the foundation of England as it is today.

Featuring atmospheric, accurate dramatised reconstructions, superb period imagery plus comment and analysis by a team of leading authorities, this unique box set is your ticket for a voyage through the pages of English history...

Titles in the series

1. Alfred the Great... lawmaker, scholar and scourge of the Danes.

2. William the Conqueror... courageous warrior and ruthless politician.

3. Richard the Lionheart... fearless crusader and central figure in one of England’s most enduring legends.

4. Henry the Eighth... much-married autocrat and founder of the Church of England.

5. Charles the First... the Royal Martyr.