Heroes and Villains

Episode 2

Attila the Hun

Exploring the myth of the crude Attila. Part genius, part psychopath, Attila is unlike the other Huns. A calculating, ruthless gambler, his one goal is conquest - and he's set his sights on Roman cities to test out his brilliant new siege tactics.

Episode 3

Spartacus

The story of Spartacus.

Episode 4

Cortes

The story of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Episode 5

Richard the Lionheart

The story of Richard I of England and the Third Crusade.

Episode 6

Shogun

Drama-documentary about the Samurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and became the Shogun - the supreme military leader - of Japan. Ieyasu's rise to power climaxes in the biggest Samurai battle in history, with 160,000 soldiers fighting for the future of Japan. On the way, there is a story of love for a reckless son, a politician in drag, a night time Ninja attack, suicide and betrayal.