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England's Forgotten Queen: The Life & Death of Lady Jane Grey

S1 E1 ∙ 75 min

Helen Castor investigates an incendiary document written on his deathbed by King Edward VI that cut his sister Mary Tudor from the line of succession and left the throne to his cousin Jane.

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Contains Mature Themes

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    Helen Castor investigates an incendiary document written on his deathbed by King Edward VI.

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    Mary Tudor, determined to seize power of the throne, raises an army.

  • S1 E3

    One of Jane's key supporters defects to Mary's side, taking thousands of supporters with him.

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