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The Devil's Crown

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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.

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30th April 1978 - 23rd July 1978
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Brian CoxLucy GutteridgeChristopher Gable
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If All The World Were Mine Still
If All The World Were Mine
30th April 1978

Episode 1

Legend has it that the Plantagenets were descended from the Devil himself - a curse which does not deter the youthful Henry.

The Earth Is Not Enough Still
The Earth Is Not Enough
7th May 1978

Episode 2

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.

A Rose, A Thorn Still
A Rose, A Thorn
14th May 1978

Episode 3

As the friendship grows between Henry and Becket, so does the Queen's mistrust of them both. And then appears another threat - this time to her marriage.

The Hungry Falcons Still
The Hungry Falcons
21st May 1978

Episode 4

The quarrel between Henry and Becket has culminated in Becket's murder; and when Eleanor leaves Henry to establish her own court at Poitiers, the deserted king turns to his sons for love and support.

Before The Dark Still
Before The Dark
28th May 1978

Episode 5

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.

Richard Yea And Nay Still
Richard Yea And Nay
4th June 1978

Episode 6

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

Lion Of Christendom Still
Lion Of Christendom
11th June 1978

Episode 7

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.

When Cage-Birds Sing Still
When Cage-Birds Sing
18th June 1978

Episode 8

Richard Coeur de Lion has married Berengaria of Navarre . . . but his Crusade has failed. Embittered, disillusioned, he turns his back on the Holy Land and begins the dangerous journey home.

Bolt From The Blue Still
Bolt From The Blue
25th June 1978

Episode 9

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 - and so begins his final journey.

In Sun's Eclipse Still
In Sun's Eclipse
2nd July 1978

Episode 10

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.

The Flowers Are Silent Still
The Flowers Are Silent
9th July 1978

Episode 11

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.

Tainted King Still
Tainted King
16th July 1978

Episode 12

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.

To The Devil They Go Still
To The Devil They Go
23rd July 1978

Episode 13

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.