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1. The Plantagenets (2014)
60 min | Documentary
The story of England's longest ruling dynasty, starting with Henry II and ending with Richard III.
Star: Robert Bartlett
Votes: 220
2. Britain's Bloodiest Dynasty: The Plantagenets (2014– )
Documentary, Biography, History
Docudrama series with author Dan Jones. It follows the period from control freak king Henry II to the tyrant king Richard II.
Stars: Dan Jones, Dragos Onisei, Adina Eady, Cezar Grumazescu
Votes: 410
3. The Private Lives of the Tudors (2016–2019)
Drama, History
A look though the private lives of the Tudor monorachs
Stars: Gabriella Montrose, Nathan Coenen, Marian Elizabeth, Anastasia Drew
Votes: 115
4. Elizabeth I (2017)
Not Rated | 180 min | Drama, History
Docu-drama starring Lily Cole as a young Elizabeth I, featuring dramatic reconstructions of key moments in her life. Presented by historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones.
Stars: Lily Cole, Vincent Kerschbaum, Suzannah Lipscomb, Dan Jones
Votes: 264
5. Elizabeth (2000)
200 min | Documentary, Drama
The life of Queen Elizabeth I of England
Stars: David Starkey, Michelle Bunyan, Imogen Slaughter, Karen Archer
Votes: 188
6. The Six Queens of Henry VIII (2016– )
Not Rated | 60 min | History
A series about Henry VIII and his wives, chronicling the ups and downs in his marriages and how they shaped his reign as King and ultimately the face of Britain.
Stars: Suzannah Lipscomb, Dan Jones, Charlie Clements, Toby Osmond
Votes: 257
7. Six Wives with Lucy Worsley (2016)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Historian Lucy Worsley visits the time of Henry VIII and tells the story of his six successive wives.
Stars: Lucy Worsley, Nicholas Agnew, Claire Cooper, Scott Arthur
Votes: 732
8. She-Wolves: England's Early Queens (2012)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Historian of the medieval period, Helen Castor, presents an in depth and insightful series covering England's early Queens, from the High Middle Ages with Eleanor and get daughter-in-law ... See full summary »
Star: Helen Castor
Votes: 487
9. Secrets of Great British Castles (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History
Historian Dan Jones explores the millennium of history behind six of Great Britain's most famous castles: Warwick, Dover, Caernarfon, the Tower of London, Carrickfergus, and Stirling.
Stars: Dan Jones, Christophe Lombardi, Jay Dee, Ronald Hutton
Votes: 1,235
10. Monarchy with David Starkey (2004–2007)
60 min | Documentary, History
A history of the English Crown from AD 400 to today.
Stars: David Starkey, Tony Cottrell, Gerard Hayling, David Alder
Votes: 542
11. The Real War of Thrones (2017–2018)
History
Reenactments of key events during the multiple wars of royalty in Europe.
Stars: Marie Bouvet, Dan Jones
Votes: 123
12. Britain's Bloody Crown (2016– )
Not Rated | Drama, History
Using a combination of documentary and drama, historian Dan Jones tells the story of the War of the Roses - the 30 year civil war between the House of York and House of Lancaster that saw the crown change hands seven times.
Stars: Dan Jones, James Oliver Wheatley, Steffan Boje, Tom Durant Pritchard
Votes: 366
13. The Normans (2010)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, History
British history professor Robert Bartlett explains, mainly on historical sites and illustrated with authentic artifacts, the eventful history of the Normans, some of the Norse men (Vikings)... See full summary »
Star: Robert Bartlett
Votes: 266
14. Edward and Mary: The Unknown Tudors (2002– )
94 min | Documentary, History
Written and presented by Dr. David Starkey (Monarchy), this is the compelling story of two siblings united by blood and affection but torn apart by religion and power.
Stars: David Starkey, Rachel Jenkins, Tim Wright, Emilie Smith
Votes: 71
15. Europe's Last Warrior Kings (2017)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Drama-Documentary in which historian Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to the Battle of Hastings.
Stars: Adam James, Clive Russell, Juliet Stevenson, Freya Parker
Votes: 269
16. Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History (2014– )
Drama
This two-part docudrama shows the love affair between King Henry VIII of England and his second wife, Anne Boleyn; presented by historian Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb.
Stars: Suzannah Lipscomb, Emma Connell, Jack Hawkins, Jon Edgley-Bond
Votes: 164
17. 1917: The Real Story (2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, War
Documentary looking at the real events behind the film 1917. What elements were true and the aftermath in the events that followed.
Director: Bruce Vigar
Votes: 193
18. The Six Wives of Henry VIII (2001– )
50 min | Documentary, Drama, History
A dramatic documentary narrated and presented by controversial historian David Starkey about the lives as wives and Queens of the six wives of Tudor king Henry VIII.
Stars: David Starkey, Caroline Lintott, David Fleeshman, Benjamin Newby
Votes: 301
19. Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant (2009)
Documentary, Biography, History
Dr David Starkey examines the history and motives that shaped the most infamous king of England. This series is beautifully researched and offers some new insights into life and times of Henry VIII.
Stars: Laurence Spellman, Nick Sampson, David Starkey, Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Votes: 108
20. Henry VIII: Man, Monarch, Monster (2020– )
Drama
How a traumatic childhood transformed a clever, handsome prince into a paranoid tyrannical ruler, forever changing the course of a nation.
Stars: Laurence Spellman, Jason Isaacs, Enzo Squillino Jr., Amelia Strohm
Votes: 68
21. The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (2021)
Documentary, History
The story of the rise and fall of the Boleyn family during the reign of Henry VIII. Told through the narration of historical academics juxtaposed with actors performing several significant scenes.
Stars: Shelley Conn, Lauren Mackay, Susan Doran, Greg Walker
Votes: 313
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