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The Devil's Crown

Henry Plantagenet, later known as King Henry II, saw an opportunity to take control of England and establish a kingdom based on laws and order.

Episodes:

Episode 3 A Rose, A Thorn

3. A Rose, A Thorn

Aired: May 14, 1978

The bond between Henry and Becket strengthens, but it only intensifies the Qu...

Episode 4 The Hungry Falcons

4. The Hungry Falcons

Aired: May 21, 1978

The murder of Becket marks a devastating turning point in Henry's reign, as t...

Episode 5 Before The Dark

5. Before The Dark

Aired: May 28, 1978

Henry finds solace in the company of Alys, unaware that she is betrothed to h...

Episode 6 Richard Yea And Nay

6. Richard Yea And Nay

Aired: Jun 4, 1978

The reign of King Henry has come to an end, marked by defeat and abandonment....

Episode 7 Lion Of Christendom

7. Lion Of Christendom

Aired: Jun 11, 1978

The next episode follows Richard's army as they embark on a new crusade in th...

Episode 8 When Cage-Birds Sing

8. When Cage-Birds Sing

Aired: Jun 18, 1978

Richard the Lionheart, having failed in his Crusade, becomes disheartened and...

Episode 9 Bolt From The Blue

9. Bolt From The Blue

Aired: Jun 25, 1978

King Richard is freed from captivity and reinstated as the King of England, b...

Episode 10 In Sun's Eclipse

10. In Sun's Eclipse

Aired: Jul 2, 1978

Next episode: As Richard's reign comes to a close, John ascends to the throne...

Episode 12 Tainted King

12. Tainted King

Aired: Jul 16, 1978

With Queen Eleanor's passing, King John's fortunes have plummeted. The barons...

Episode 13 To The Devil They Go

13. To The Devil They Go

Aired: Jul 23, 1978

The Pope has finally lifted the Interdict, and John has relented after six ye...

Info about The Devil's Crown

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, History, Biography