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The Secret Life of... (2012)
Season 1
This brand new and exclusive 14-part series lifts the lid on established and renowned superstars from history to reveal their secret lives. But Secret Life Of… is a biography with a difference – with its tongue firmly in its cheek, it deliciously dishes the dirt on icons of the past, including Henry VIII, Marie Antoinette and Napoleon.
Released July 31, 2012
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, History
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Cow Lamp Films
Network: History
S1E1 - Henry VIII
Discover some unusual facts about notable historical figures. Henry VIII gained infamy as a wife-killing tyrant, but he was also a noted wrestler, poet and musician.
July 31, 2012, midnight
S1E2 - Napoleon
Napoleon was a mighty French general, but did you know he was also a geek and an early spin doctor? And find out more about his antics in the sack in the mischievous history series.
Aug. 7, 2012, midnight
S1E3 - Queen Elizabeth
Lesser-known facts about major historical figures. Elizabeth I was a fiery, passionate monarch who had a host of suitors, but only one true love - and no, it wasn't Blackadder.
Aug. 14, 2012, midnight
S1E4 - Caligula
The Roman Emperor Caligula staged decadent banquets, watched torturing as he ate and had affairs with his senators' wives. Learn more about this tyrannical ruler today.
Aug. 21, 2012, midnight
S1E5 - Queen Victoria
We are very amused at this cheeky series of quirky historical biographies. Queen Victoria was a passionate figure behind closed doors, with a love shack on the Isle of Wight.
Aug. 28, 2012, midnight
S1E6 - Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great conquered the world by the time he was 25 - but did he do it all while drunk? Find out in this terrifically tongue-in-cheek history series.
Sept. 4, 2012, midnight
S1E7 - Lord Byron
This playboy Romantic poet had a flair for fashion and a love of travel, but is perhaps best known for his sordid and complex love life. Hear about the eventful life of Lord Byron.
Sept. 11, 2012, midnight
S1E8 - The Borgias
The decadent Borgia family produced three popes and yet were suspected of committing a host of crimes - including murder by arsenic poisoning. Hear about their unsavoury history.
Sept. 18, 2012, midnight
S1E9 - Marie Antoinette
She was the gambling addict who enjoyed a life of luxury, but the mob grew angry at her decadent ways. Learn more about this iconic Queen of excess who had her cake and ate it.
Sept. 25, 2012, midnight
S1E10 - Casanova
X-rated history series. Giacomo Casanova's name is still synonymous with seduction. Find out more about this 18th century womaniser who charmed his way into high society.
Oct. 2, 2012, midnight
S1E11 - Marquis de Sade
The Marquis de Sade was a complex man, a revolutionary philosopher and a sexual deviant who spent a lot of his existence in jail. Hear more about his life story in this racy biopic.
Oct. 9, 2012, midnight
S1E12 - Mata Hari
The glamorous Mata Hari was a Dutch exotic dancer who moonlighted as a German spy in World War I. Hear all about this iconic historical figure in the engaging biographical series.
Oct. 16, 2012, midnight
S1E13 - Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great was a powerful woman, ruling the Russian empire for over 30 years. But just how close was she to her horse? Hear about her secrets in this brassy biography.
Oct. 23, 2012, midnight
S1E14 - Louis XIV
Louis XIV's reign over France lasted an astonishing 72 years. What were the secrets to his longevity? Find out in the series that dishes the dirt on key historical characters.
Oct. 30, 2012, midnight
Network: History
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 350 min.
Released: July 31, 2012
Last Air Date: Oct. 30, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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