An Age of Kings 1960
What is An Age of Kings?
An Age of Kings is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 15
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 28, 1960
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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An Age of Kings is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 15 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Eight Shakespearean histories unite to chronicle England’s royal turmoil from Richard II to Richard III.”
- Shows the full arc of Shakespeare’s English history plays
- Presents a sweeping political drama across eight plays
- Highlights the rise and fall of monarchs
- Its extensive scope can feel demanding for casual viewers
Watch it if you enjoy ambitious adaptations of classic Shakespearean history.
The series is a serious, politically charged drama suitable for mature audiences.
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What source material does the series draw from?
It adapts eight of Shakespeare’s history plays, from Richard II through Richard III.
Over what time span does the story take place?
The narrative covers roughly 86 years of English monarchy between Richard II and Richard III.
Which genres describe the series?
It is classified as drama and war & politics.
How many Shakespearean plays are combined in the series?
Eight history plays are linked together.
Is the series suitable for younger viewers?
Its serious political drama and historical content make it more appropriate for mature audiences.
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