Ceux qui en savaient trop

Épisode 1 - Thomas Cromwell

16 octobre 2015

After the death of Cardinal Wolsey in 1530, Thomas Cromwell became Henry VIII's `lap dog'. In order to do the king's bidding, he established a network of spies that steered Henry through his troubles with Rome, divorces, assassinations attempts and the establishment of a new religion. as this documentary reveals, though cunning and ambitious, none of these achievements proved sufficient to preserve his life.

Épisode 2 - Francis Walsingham

23 octobre 2015

As a Protestant, Queen Elizabeth I lived with the threat of assassination from Catholics throughout her reign. Thankfully, there was an army of men available to work in secret under spy master Francis Walsingham with the sole aim of protecting her. As this documentary reveals, Walsingham was able to demonstrate remarkable cunning in his role.

Épisode 3 - Robert Cecil

30 octobre 2015

A profile of Robert Cecil, a formidable political operator who devised and established an extraordinary web of spies and informers designed to ensure King James I's security.

Épisode 4 - Cardinal Richelieu

6 novembre 2015

Profile of Cardinal Richelieu, who as Louis XIII's diabolical chief minister, was feared and hated thanks to his complex spy network.

Épisode 5 - Zofia Potocka

13 novembre 2015

The story of Zofia Potocka, the lover of Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin, who ran a successful spy network in the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-92.

Épisode 6 - Elizabeth van Lew

The spies who worked during the American Civil War, including Elizabeth van Lew, whose effective network even smuggled out messages in hollow eggs.