An Age of Kings

An Age of Kings was a fifteen part live dramatic television show that  encompassed Richard II, both parts of Henry IV, Henry V, all three parts of Henry VI and Richard III, effectively presenting a chronological history of British royalty from 1377 to 1485.  It won a Peabody award in 1961.

Air date of first episode:

  • Apr 28, 1960

Air date of final episode:

  • Nov 17, 1960

Number of episodes:

  • 15
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