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Monarchy is a British TV series produced by Channel 4 from 2004 to 2006, created by David Starkey. The series covers the political and ideological history of the English monarchy, starting from the Saxon period and extending to modern times. It provides a chronological examination of the monarchy's evolution and its impact on British society and governance.
The show was broadcast on PBS stations in the United States through WNET and aired in Australia on ABC1 starting in May 2005. With a total duration of 1020 minutes, the series offers a comprehensive look at the monarchy's role in shaping national identity and political structures over centuries.
Why Watch
- •See David Starkey's insights on monarchy's evolution.
- •Find out how the Saxon period shaped modern Britain.
- •Meet the key figures in English royal history.
Did You Know
•The series aired from 2004 to 2006 on Channel 4 in the UK.
•David Starkey is the academic behind the series.
•All four seasons were broadcast on ABC1 in Australia starting in May 2005.
•The total runtime of the series is 1020 minutes.
Perfect For
British history enthusiastsMonarchy studiesPolitical history fans