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She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

Season 1 Episode 3: Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

Mar 21, 2012 NR 1h 2m 7.6

In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political crisis. Edward VI was Henry VIII's only male heir. For the first time in English history, all the contender for his crown were female: Lady Jane Grey, the staunchly...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Matilda and Eleanor

1. Matilda and Eleanor

Aired: Mar 7, 2012

The first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of ...

Episode 2 Isabella and Margaret

2. Isabella and Margaret

Aired: Mar 14, 2012

Isabella and Margaret were both young French girls and political pawns when t...

Episode 3 Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

3. Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

Aired: Mar 21, 2012

In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political cri...

Appearances

Queen Elizabeth II

Creators

Lucy Swingler

Lucy Swingler Director

Helen Castor Writer

Info about She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Countries: France, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography