Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Jan 9, 2012
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Libraries Gave Us Power”
The story of the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection reaches its end with the last great flowering of illumination, in the magnificent courts of the Tudors. She investigates astrological texts created for Henry VII, and unwraps his will - still in its original, extravagantly-decorated velvet and gold cover. She hears music written for Henry VIII, which went unperformed for centuries; and reads love notes between the king and Anne Boleyn, written in the margins of a prayer book. Janina also visits Bruges, the source of many of the greatest manuscripts, where this medieval art form collided with the artistic innovations of the Renaissance.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Johnston
Bernard Lyall, Steve Scales
Adam Barker, Susan Jones, Nicolas Kent, Graham Johnston, Peter Sweasey
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Johnston
Director
Graham Johnston
Producer
Peter Sweasey
Producer
Bernard Lyall
Editor
Steve Scales
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings about?
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.
How many seasons does Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings have?
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings?
Key cast members in Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings include Jeremy Ashbee, Janina Ramirez, Scot McKendrick.
Who created or directed Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings?
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings was developed and directed by Graham Johnston.