S01 Episode 1
A Nation State
From the violence and chaos of the Dark Ages, a uniquely English idea of monarchy emerges and stands firm under Alfred the Great in the face of Viking invasions.
49 mins · Mon, 18 Oct 2004
S01 Episode 2
Aengla Land
The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, the world's first nation state, battles its way through history, from the 5th century to the Battle of Hastings.
48 mins · Mon, 25 Oct 2004
S01 Episode 3
Conquest
The monarchy takes a radical turn after the Norman invasion, from the initial conquest to the civil war during the reign of King Stephen.
47 mins · Mon, 1 Nov 2004
S01 Episode 4
Dynasty
King Henry II's rule is marked by his bitter conflict with Archbishop Thomas Becket, the struggle for liberties in the Magna Carta, and the birth of the parliamentary system.
48 mins · Mon, 8 Nov 2004
S01 Episode 5
A United Kingdom
Three King Edwards reign during the 14th century: Edward I works to unite England, Wales and Scotland, Edward II abdicates the throne, and Edward III rebuilds the power of the English monarchy.
48 mins · Mon, 15 Nov 2004
S01 Episode 6
Death of a Dynasty
Made famous by Shakespeare, the reigns of kings Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI's faced very real problems, including civil unrest and growing anti-monarchy sentiment.
48 mins · Mon, 22 Nov 2004
