
Web series
The Devil's Crown
The Devil's Crown was a BBC limited series which dramatised the reigns of three medieval Kings of England: Henry II and his sons Richard the Lionheart and John. It was broadcast in thirteen 55-minute episodes between 30 April and 23 July 1978. Henry Plantagenet (latterly Henry II), sees his opportunity to seize the crown of England and create a kingdom of law and order. He cuts a deal with King Stephen in which Stephen will name him his heir, excluding his sons Eustace and William in exchange for a fragile truce. Stephen's sudden death elevates Henry to the throne. He may have been King of England, but the bulk of the Angevin Empire was in France, and it was this that Henry regarded as the Jewel in his Crown, maintained through a series of political marriages and complex allegiances. Henry pays homage to Louis VII, King of the Franks, for these lands, but it is clear that Henry is the shrewder and more ambitious of the two kings, having married Louis' ex-wife Eleanor of Aquitaine.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Miniseries
- Last aired
- 1978-07-23
- Language
- English
BBC One
TF1
- richard the lionheart
- historical fiction
- medieval
- king of england
- british monarchy
- 12th century
Seasons
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Writers
Produced in
France, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for France. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
Videos
Air dates
- First aired
- 1978-04-30
- Latest episode
- 1978-07-23
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Season 130 Apr 1978
Frequently asked questions
The Devil's Crown is streaming on INA madelen Amazon Channel in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.
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