Robert Bartlett
Self - Presenter
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2014
The Plantagenets
Season 1
The story of England's longest ruling dynasty, starting with Henry II and ending with Richard III.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 12014-03-17
The Devil's Brood
Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France.
Episode 22014-03-24
An English Empire
Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. A clear sense of English nationhood emerges and parliament is born.
Episode 32014-03-31
The Death of Kings
Professor Robert Bartlett charts the downfall of the Plantagenet dynasty. In the last century of their rule, four Plantagenet kings are deposed and murdered.