Historically, nothing led to fame and fortune more quickly than a career at a royal court. In this series, BBC’s culture correspondent Stephen Smith investigates the courtly career opportunities and risks associated with medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque courts. Each is a story of high stakes and glittering prizes; you may end up a duke, or you may lose your head.
MARCH 24
The Medieval Court of Richard II (2013, 60 min.)
APRIL 28
The Renaissance Court of Medici Florence (2013, 60 min.)
MAY 19
The Court of Louis XIV (2013, 60 min.)