Kings and Queens (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2002, Kings and Queens is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them impacted the history: William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I, Henry V , Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, George III, Victoria, and to the present Queen Elizabeth II. Each 23-minute episode is filmed on location, with historian Nigel Spivey providing the narration describing bloodshed, lust and political intrigue. Actors provide mute dramatization.
Who’s in it. Kings and Queens stars Nigel Spivey as Self - Presenter, Nick Brimble as William the Conqueror, Sean Francis George as Edward the First and Valentine Pelka as Henry the First, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Kings and Queens sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kings and Queens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kings and Queens tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kings and Queens (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kings and Queens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kings and Queens worth watching?
- Kings and Queens holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kings and Queens?
- Kings and Queens stars Nigel Spivey, Nick Brimble, Sean Francis George, Valentine Pelka and Jacinta Mulcahy.
- When was Kings and Queens released?
- Kings and Queens was released in 2002.