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Mar 2023
34m 21s

Season 2 | 1. Winds of Change

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The new Plantagenet king, Richard the Lionheart, begins his reign with one thing on his mind: war. He plans to leave his empire undefended, venturing east to wreak vengeance and bloodshed on his enemies in the Holy Land. The Third Crusade is about to begin. 


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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Clem Hitchcock

Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson

Production Manager - Jen Mistri

Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy

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