Movies and TvShows featuring "king-richard-iii" theme.

The Hollow Crown follows the power struggles, rivalries, and battles for the throne in 15th-century England during the War of the Roses. It explores the complex relationships within the royal family, the intrigues of court life, and the challenges faced by those vying for the crown. The show depicts the rise and fall of various kings, including King Richard III, and portrays the political and social upheaval of the time. With a focus on Shakespeare's plays and the Tudor era, The Hollow Crown provides a captivating look into British history and the struggle for power.

Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Black Arrow tells the tale of Richard Shelton, a knight who avenges the death of his father during the War of the Roses. Richard is surrounded by enemies, some of whom he considers his most trusted companions.

In medieval England, the remains of two murdered Princes are found at the Tower of London. A troubled Priest forms a bond with a mysterious prisoner who can communicate with the dead. As prisoners in the castle dungeon suffer at the hands of the Princes' vengeful ghosts, the Priest and the prisoner must uncover the truth behind the murders.

A young British nobleman comes back from fighting in the War of the Roses to discover that his father has been murdered by an old family friend who is now an outlaw. However, he becomes suspicious about the exact circumstances of his father's death and determines to find out exactly what happened.

This documentary looks at the search for the remains of King Richard III of England (1452-1485). After being killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field (August 22, 1485), his remains were taken to Leicester and it was believed that he was buried at Greyfriars Church. The church no longer exists and its remains were now believed to be under a car park. Phillipa Langley of the Richard III Society convinced archaeologists at the University of Leicester to lead a dig and surprisingly, as it turned out, the first skeleton they found was subsequently proven to be that of the King through DNA tests which showed a match to Canadian Michael Ibsen, a direct descendant of Richard III's sister.

Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, his wife Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network.

In this special follow-up programme, the only television team with access to the dig and the scientific tests on the skeleton uses unseen footage and conducts two days of additional interviews to tell this extraordinary forensic detective story in even greater scientific and archaeological detail.

Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.

Follow the journey of King Richard III as he creates a cookbook filled with delicious recipes from the 14th century. Experience the vibrant Medieval times and discover the fascinating world of British cuisine and royalty. Through reenactments and expert interviews, learn about the intricate process of cooking in the 1390s and gain insight into the life of the monarch.