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Season 1 – The Devil's Crown

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Jane Lapotaire

Eleanor of Aquitaine

John Duttine

John

Brian Cox

Henry II

Christopher Gable

Philip II

Charles Kay

Louis VII

Lynsey Baxter

Isabelle

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 1978 If All the World Were Mine Legend has it that the Plantagenets were descended from the Devil himself - a curse that does not deter the youthful Henry. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 1978 The Earth Is Not Enough Henry, with the Devil's luck, has married Eleanor of Aquitaine; the crown of England is also his and now begins his fateful friendship with Thomas Becket. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 1978 A Rose, A Thorn As the friendship grows between Henry and Becket, so does the Queen's mistrust of them both; another threat appears - this time to her marriage. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 1978 The Hungry Falcons The quarrel between Henry and Becket has culminated in Becket's murder; when Eleanor leaves Henry to establish her own court at Poitiers, the deserted king turns to his sons for love and support. Details Episode 5 Aired May 28, 1978 Before the Dark With Eleanor imprisoned at Salisbury and his sons plotting rebellion at Louis' court in Paris, Henry finds comfort in the arms of Alys, but Alys is Richard's young bride-to-be. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 4, 1978 Richard Yea and Nay King Henry is dead, defeated, deserted; long live King Richard, the glorious, golden Crusader. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 11, 1978 Lion of Christendom Inspired by Richard, his army moves south to the Holy Land for a new crusade; Eleanor has also journeyed south her concern however, is not so much for souls, but to find a bride for Richard. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 18, 1978 When Cage-Birds Sing Richard Coeur de Lion has married Berengaria of Navarre but his crusade has failed; embittered and disillusioned, he turns his back on the Holy Land and begins the dangerous journey home. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 25, 1978 Bolt from the Blue Released from captivity, Richard is once more crowned King of England; imprisonment has sapped both his vigour and his strength but, when war breaks out again in the Holy Land, he sees this as his long-awaited chance of glory. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 2, 1978 In Sun's Eclipse A chance arrow has extinguished the glory that was Richard; John, at last, is King of England, but his right to that crown is quickly challenged by his nephew, Arthur of Brittany. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 9, 1978 The Flowers Are Silent John's impulsive marriage to the 12-year-old Isabella of Angouleme has brought rebellion in its wake, Arthur, attempting to kidnap Queen Eleanor, has been captured by John; his sentence is mutilation. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 16, 1978 Tainted King The aged Queen Eleanor has died, John's murder of his nephew has caused the barons to desert him, his French lands are lost; only Isabella remains and his right to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 23, 1978 To the Devil They Go After six years, John has yielded to the Pope; the Interdict is lifted but the English barons remain discontented, they want a charter of rights. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alan Cooke, Ronald Wilson, Jane Howell
Screenwriter
Jack Russell, Ken Taylor
Network
BBC
Genre
War, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 30, 1978