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The Devil's Crown (1978–1978) — drama · history on BBC One
About The Devil's Crown
The Devil's Crown ended on July 23, 1978, on BBC One. The series concluded its single season with a total of 13 episodes. It was a historical drama that depicted the reigns of three medieval English kings, including Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, and John Lackland. The show was based on the historical period from 1154 to 1216 and aimed to dramatize the political and personal struggles during their rule.
The series was a BBC production that aired in 1978 and was written by Jack Russell and Ken Taylor. It focused on the lives and reigns of these monarchs, providing a dramatized account of their political challenges, family dynamics, and the events that shaped medieval England. The show combined historical facts with fictionalized storytelling to bring this period to life.
The cast included Brian Cox as Henry II of England, Jane Lapotaire as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Christopher Gable as Philip II of France, John Duttine as John, King of England, and Michael Byrne as Richard I of England. The series had a runtime of 55 minutes per episode.
The Devil's Crown episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 1978 | S1·E13 | To the Devil They Go |
| July 16, 1978 | S1·E12 | Tainted King |
| July 9, 1978 | S1·E11 | The Flowers Are Silent |
| July 2, 1978 | S1·E10 | In Sun's Eclipse |
| June 25, 1978 | S1·E9 | Bolt from the Blue |
| June 18, 1978 | S1·E8 | When Cage-Birds Sing |
| June 11, 1978 | S1·E7 | Lion of Christendom |
| June 4, 1978 | S1·E6 | Richard Yea and Nay |
| May 28, 1978 | S1·E5 | Before the Dark |
| May 21, 1978 | S1·E4 | The Hungry Falcons |
| May 14, 1978 | S1·E3 | A Rose, a Thorn |
| May 7, 1978 | S1·E2 | The Earth Is Not Enough |
| April 30, 1978 | S1·E1 | If All the World Were Mine |