Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings
2012•PG•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•4.5•Ended
Documentary
Through this three part series Art Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as preserved through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection.
Network
BBC Four
Origin
GB
Cast
Jeremy Ashbee
Self - English Heritage
Janina Ramirez
Self - Presenter
Scot McKendrick
Self
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