Richard III was only king for a couple of years, but his fascinating rise to power and the moves he made to get to the top have made him a well-known historical figure. What do we really know about his character? Royal Bastards: The Rise of the Tudors historical consultant Lauren Johnson tells us all about him. Royal Bastards: The Rise of the Tudors transports us back to a tumultuous and violent time of usurped kings, intrigue and plots which brought medieval Britain to its knees. The series presents the story of the Wars of the Roses and the origins of the Tudor dynasty through a unique lens – the women who shaped the course of English history.