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The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King (2015) [N/A]

Release Date:
February 9, 2015

Original Title:
The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King

Genres:
Documentary | History

Production Companies:
BBC

Production Countries:
United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 60

Overview from TheMovieDB

Ben Robinson retraces the dramatic last days of King John, England's most disastrous monarch, and uncovers the legend of his lost treasure. Ten days took King John from ruler of an empire to sudden death, and left the kingdom in ruins. John is famous for the creation of Magna Carta, which inspired our modern democracy. Ben follows in the footsteps of the King's epic last journey, from the treacherous marshes of East Anglia, through Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, to his final resting place in Worcester. He is joined by medieval historian professor Stephen Church. Together they examine the truth behind the legend that has lived on for 800 years. Did the crown jewels really end up in the mud of the Wash? Was the King poisoned? Does he deserve his reputation as our most disastrous monarch? Thanks to unique documents, we can tell this epic tale in the King's own words.

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Production

Cinematography:
Mark Killingback
Martin Giles

Editor:
David Wernham

Executive Producer:
Diana Hare

Graphic Designer:
Mhairi Fraser

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