The Devil's Crown

1978 NR 55m 8.1

Henry Plantagenet (later King Henry II), sees his opportunity to seize the crown of England and create a kingdom of law and order.

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Episodes:

Episode 3 A Rose, A Thorn

3. A Rose, A Thorn

Aired: May 14, 1978

As the friendship grows between Henry and Becket, so does the Queen's mistrus...

Episode 4 The Hungry Falcons

4. The Hungry Falcons

Aired: May 21, 1978

The quarrel between Henry and Becket has culminated in Becket's murder; and w...

Episode 5 Before The Dark

5. Before The Dark

Aired: May 28, 1978

With Eleanor imprisoned at Salisbury and his sons plotting rebellion at Louis...

Episode 6 Richard Yea And Nay

6. Richard Yea And Nay

Aired: Jun 4, 1978

King Henry is dead - defeated, deserted. Long live King Richard, the glorious...

Episode 7 Lion Of Christendom

7. Lion Of Christendom

Aired: Jun 11, 1978

Inspired by Richard, his army moves south to the Holy Land for a new crusade....

Episode 8 When Cage-Birds Sing

8. When Cage-Birds Sing

Aired: Jun 18, 1978

Richard Coeur de Lion has married Berengaria of Navarre . . . but his Crusade...

Episode 9 Bolt From The Blue

9. Bolt From The Blue

Aired: Jun 25, 1978

Released from captivity, Richard Is once more crowned King of England. Impris...

Episode 10 In Sun's Eclipse

10. In Sun's Eclipse

Aired: Jul 2, 1978

A chance arrow has extinguished the glory that was Richard. John, at last, is...

Episode 12 Tainted King

12. Tainted King

Aired: Jul 16, 1978

The aged Queen Eleanor has died, John's murder of his nephew has caused the b...

Episode 13 To The Devil They Go

13. To The Devil They Go

Aired: Jul 23, 1978

After six years, John has yielded to the Pope. The Interdict is lifted but th...

Info about The Devil's Crown

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Genres: Drama, War, History, Biography