Thomas Becket

The murder of Thomas Becket at the altar of Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most notorious episodes in English history. But how did this infamous murder come about? In this special episode we take an in-depth look at the quarrel between Henry II and Thomas Becket that turned to tragedy, going through the whole life of Becket, the friendship with Henry II, who was to blame for the prolonged dispute and who came out on top in the end. (Originally released 28/11/2016)