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Heroes and Villains

"Meet the legendary figures who left an indelible mark on history. This documentary, produced by the BBC in collaboration with modern historians, explores the true stories of iconic characters such as Napoleon, Spartacus, Richard the Lionheart, and Attila, among others."

Episodes:

Episode 1 Napoleon

Aired: Nov 11, 2007

The little known story of how Napoleon Bonaparte first emerged from obscurity...

Episode 2 Attila the Hun

2. Attila the Hun

Aired: Feb 13, 2008

Attila the Hun. A warrior whose name is a byword for ferocity and terror and ...

Episode 3 Spartacus

Aired: Feb 29, 2008

In Rome 73 BC, Spartacus and his wife are separated by the slave market. Narr...

Episode 4 Cortes

Aired: Mar 15, 2008

In 1521, Hernan Cortes leads his Spanish conquistadors to the shores of Mexic...

Episode 5 Richard the Lionheart

5. Richard the Lionheart

Aired: Mar 22, 2008

During the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionheart leads the fight the Muslim fo...

Episode 6 Shogun

Aired: Mar 29, 2008

The tale of Samurai and their leaders Ieyasu Tokugawa and Mitsunari Ishida wh...

Info about Heroes and Villains

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History, Biography