Britain's Bloody Crown
The Kingmaker Must Die
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
The continuing story of the Wars of the Roses. Dan Jones reveals how in 1461, six years after the conflict began, Henry VI had his crown snatched away by the young Edward IV - a plot masterminded by the Earl of Warwick, a baron known as the Kingmaker. However, when the monarch and his mentor fell out, Warwick kicked Edward off the throne - and incredibly reinstated Henry VI. The presenter reveals what happened to cause the turbulence between the two men
Britain's Bloody Crown airs on 5ACTION at 10:00 PM, Saturday 27 June. (Subtitles.)
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History
Dan Jones
Presenter
Nick Green
Director
Sam Starbuck
Series Producer
Dan Gold
Executive Producer