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Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

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2012 | 1 seasons | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Through this three part series Art Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as preserved through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

  • Jeremy AshbeeSelf - English Heritage
  • Janina RamirezSelf - Presenter
  • Scot McKendrickSelf