The Devil's Crown (1978)
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Patrick Troughton as
Episodes 4
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 - and so begins his final journey.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTainted 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.
Read MoreTo 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.
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