Britain's Bloody Crown

Season 1 Episode 1: The Mad King

Jan 07, 2016 NR 45m 7.5

After the death of the Duke of Suffolk in 1450, various factions compete for control over the feeble-minded King Henry VI. Richard of York struggles with Henry's French wife, Margaret of Anjou, and her favorite, Edmund, Duke of Somerset.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Mad King

1. The Mad King

Aired: Jan 6, 2016

After the death of the Duke of Suffolk in 1450, various factions compete for ...

Episode 2 The Kingmaker Must Die

2. The Kingmaker Must Die

Aired: Jan 13, 2016

Edward of York becomes King Edward IV in 1461, after wresting power from Henr...

Episode 3 The Princes Must Die

3. The Princes Must Die

Aired: Jan 20, 2016

One of the most famous events of the Wars of the Roses was the killing of 12-...

Episode 4 A Mother's Love

4. A Mother's Love

Aired: Jan 27, 2016

For almost three decades, Margaret Beaufort took control of her destiny to pr...

Main Cast

Steffan Boje Richard, Duke Of York

James Oliver Wheatley Earl Of Warwick

Constantin Florescu

Constantin Florescu Edmund, Duke of Somerset

Appearances

Creators

Nick Green

Nick Green Director

Dan Jones Creator

Info about Britain's Bloody Crown

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 5

Genres: Drama, History