England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey

England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey

Historian Helen Castor presents a three-part docudrama piecing together the story of the woman who was the de facto Queen of England and Ireland for nine days in 1553.

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Seasons

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-01-09

On his deathbed King Edward cuts his sister Mary out of the line of succession and leaves the throne to his cousin Jane. It forms the basis of a constitutional crisis that brought the country to the edge of civil war.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-01-10

Mary Tudor is determined to gain the throne she thinks is rightfully hers, both Mary and Jane are raising forces.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-01-11

The balance of power shifts as people change sides. Mary route to the throne is clear.

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Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

2018-01-09

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

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