The King of Spain
The King of Spain
Juan Carlos I of Spain was once hailed as the monarch who saved Spanish democracy, standing firm against an attempted military coup and helping shape the modern nation. But behind the image of a charismatic royal hero lay a life marked by tragedy, allegations of serial affairs, and mounting financial scandals. Through interviews with historians, royal insiders and journalists, this documentary explores the extraordinary rise and dramatic fall of the king who won a nation's admiration before losing his crown
The King of Spain airs on 5 +1 at 4:00 AM, Sunday 18 October. (Subtitles, new.)
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