Monarchy (2004)
Monarchy is a Channel 4 British TV series, 2004-2006, by British academic David Starkey, charting the political and ideological history of the English monarchy from the Saxon period to modern times. The show also aired on PBS stations throughout the United States, courtesy of PBS-member station WNET. In Australia, all four seasons were broadcast on ABC1 from May 2005 onwards.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Crown Imperial2005-09-12 · 1h 0mThe historian continues his examination of the British monarchy, from the beginnings of the Tudor dynasty to the English Civil War. He re-examines the Wars of the Roses, fought bet
- 2 2. King and Emperor2005-09-19 · 1h 0mThe historian examines the reign of King Henry VIII, who inherited the throne at the age of 17 and became overwhelmed by a desire for fame. In his search for love and the need for
- 3 3. The Shadow of the King2005-09-26 · 1h 0mThe historian examines the reigns of Henry VIII's three children, revealing how the king's advice to pursue moderation in matters of religion fell on deaf ears as his son Edward en
- 4 4. The Stuart Succession2005-10-03 · 1h 0mhe historian examines the reign of James I, the first king of both England and Scotland. From the outset, the new monarch had little time for Parliament and did what he could to li
- 5 5. Cromwell The King Killer2005-10-10 · 1h 0mThe series concludes with an analysis of the English Civil War, revealing how the country was temporarily transformed into a republic with the execution of Charles I. The historian
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