Richard III's Reinterment
Season 1
TV-G
Features the highlights of an extraordinary week, an edited version of the main service, live interviews reflecting on the events with key participants and live, exclusive opening and closing moments revealing the tombstone for the first time. Key players express their final private farewells at the side of the still open tomb, and an emotional finale live from Bosworth Battlefield.
Where to Watch Season 1
3 Episodes
- Richard III: The Return of the King
E1Richard III: The Return of the KingThe first episode in this 3 part series will capture the climax of the procession of the King's mortal remains back to the site of his death at Bosworth Battlefield through the streets of Leicester as well as the service that marks the king's reception into Leicester Cathedral. Sermon given by Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols. - Richard III: The Burial of the King
E2Richard III: The Burial of the KingLive coverage of the reburial service, attended by members of the Royal Family, as the King is formally reinterred at the east end of the Cathedral. A series of short films also offer glimpses of the preparations for this unique event as well as explore the debates surrounding it. - Richard III: The King Laid to Rest
E3Richard III: The King Laid to RestHighlights of the reburial service from earlier in the day as well as a live, last moment of intimate ceremonial, in which those who led the campaign to find Richard and his descendants, gather to bid the King a final farewell. The Bosworth beacon, lit when Richard's remains arrived back at the site of his death on Sunday morning, will be extinguished as the massive tombstone is revealed for the first time.