Season 1 | 22. Crusade Fever

Religious fervour sweeps over the Plantagenet realms, as the Pope demands that all good Christians go to war and reclaim the Holy Land. Richard the Lionheart signs up and “takes the cross” immediately. This leaves Henry II with two concerns: will his son and heir survive this impulsive decision, and how weak will the old king look if he stays behind?

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Written and presented by Dan Jones

Producer - Rosie Merotra

Series Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills

Executive  Producer - Dave Anderson

Executive Producer - Peggy Sutton

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Composer -  Matt Acheson

Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy

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