David Starkey's Monarchy

One of the country's pre-eminant historians and broadcasters, Dr David Starkey, brings to life powerful individuals with colourful characters using his unique and engaging gift as a communicator.

David Starkey's Monarchy

David Starkey's Monarchy

Series 2 | Episode 2

The remarkable reign of Henry VIII. From ill-fated marriages to separation from Rome, the Tudor king's rule is chronicled by the esteemed David Starkey.

David Starkey's Monarchy

David Starkey's Monarchy

Series 2 | Episode 1

Plantagenet in-fighting lead to the Wars of the Roses in the 1450s. David Starkey takes in the reigns of Richard III and Henry VII as he recalls our royal history.

David Starkey's Monarchy

David Starkey's Monarchy

Series 2 | Episode 3

Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I all succeeded their father Henry VIII, but what were their legacies? David Starkey recalls the House of Tudor's final years.

David Starkey's Monarchy

David Starkey's Monarchy

Series 2 | Episode 5

After Charles I's execution in 1649, the English monarchy was abolished under Cromwell. Why did the fledgling republic return to royalty once more?

David Starkey's Monarchy

David Starkey's Monarchy

Series 2 | Episode 4

Charles I's reign ended in bloody civil war, execution and England becoming a republic. What caused the monarchy to lose its lustre? David Starkey explains.

Mighty Monarch Or Misogynistic Monster?

Mighty Monarch Or Misogynistic Monster?

Can Henry VIII's reputation ever be truly resolved?

Inside The Court Of Henry VIII

Inside The Court Of Henry VIII

Pulling back the veil on the rivalries, conspiracies and paranoia of Henry VIII's court.

Queen Victoria's Children

Queen Victoria's Children

This documentary looks over Queen Victoria's reign.

Royal Cousins at War

Royal Cousins at War

How did Europe's royal relatives end up at at war with each other?