Heroes and Villains was a 2007-2008 BBC Television docudrama series looking at key moments in the lives and reputations of some of the greatest warriors of history. Each hour long episode featured a different historical figure, including Napoleon I of France, Attila the Hun, Spartacus, Hernán Cortés, Richard I of England, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The statements at the beginning of each episode read: "This film depicts real events and real characters. It is based on the accounts of writers of the time. It has been written with the advice of modern historians." In the United States the show is aired on The Military Channel and was called "Warriors".
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Napoleon
Nov 11, 200760 min
The little known story of how Napoleon Bonaparte first emerged from obscurity and entered the national consciousness. A life and death struggle both on and off off the battlefield.
S1 E2Attila the Hun
Feb 13, 200860 min
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 t
S1 E3Spartacus
Feb 29, 200860 min
The story of Spartacus.
S1 E4Cortes
Mar 15, 200860 min
The story of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
S1 E5Richard the Lionheart
Mar 22, 200860 min
The story of Richard I of England and the Third Crusade.
S1 E6Shogun
Mar 29, 200860 min
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Heroes and Villains?
- Heroes and Villains is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Heroes and Villains are there?
- Heroes and Villains has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Heroes and Villains?
- Heroes and Villains has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 29, 2008.
- Who stars in Heroes and Villains?
- Heroes and Villains stars Anthony Flanagan, James Saito, Brian McCardie, Steven Waddington, Rory McCann.
