The Plantagenets facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Plantagenets |
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| Directed by | Jamie Simpson |
| Presented by | Robert Bartlett |
| Composer(s) | Kirsten Morrison Tony Royden |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Chris Granlund |
| Producer(s) | Jamie Simpson |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 17 March – 31 March 2014 |
The Plantagenets is a fascinating TV show from 2014. It's a documentary series all about the Plantagenet family, who were kings and queens that ruled England for a very long time, from 1154 to 1485. The show first aired on BBC Two between March 17 and March 31, 2014. It was presented by a historian named Robert Bartlett.
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Discovering the Plantagenets
Robert Bartlett, who is a history professor, explores the exciting story of the House of Plantagenet. This family was England's longest-ruling group of monarchs. You might know a lot about the Tudor family from history books or movies, but the Plantagenets are often less talked about.
Bartlett describes the Plantagenets as a "fascinating but ferocious dynasty." This means they were a really interesting family, but also very powerful and sometimes quite tough! The series helps us learn more about these important rulers and their impact on England.
Exploring the Episodes
The TV series has three main episodes, each telling a different part of the Plantagenet story.
Episode 1: The Devil's Brood
- This episode starts with Geoffrey, Count of Anjou. His son, Henry II, became a very powerful king. He built a large kingdom that stretched across England and a big part of France.
- However, Henry's own sons, Richard the Lionheart and King John, had many disagreements. They even fought against each other, which almost caused their family's rule to fall apart.
- This episode first aired on March 17, 2014.
Episode 2: An English Empire
- In this episode, the Plantagenet kings try to make their power even bigger. They wanted to control more land across the British Isles and also win back the French lands they had lost.
- During this time, the idea of being "English" really started to grow and become important for people living in England.
- This episode was shown on March 24, 2014.
Episode 3: The Death of Kings
- The final episode talks about some sad and dramatic events. Four Plantagenet kings faced betrayal and were even killed by members of their own family.
- This led to big fights and civil wars breaking out across Britain, causing a lot of trouble and changes in the country.
- You could watch this episode on March 31, 2014.
