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Dynasties of Death

The story of the French ‘bourreau’ is perhaps the most remarkable in the history of judicial executions. Nowhere were executioners more shunned than in France. Since they were carrying out the King’s work, by divine right, they were seen as mystical figures. Holy but unclean. It was nigh impossible for them to carry out any other trade. They were often forced to live outside town and city walls. Tradesmen refused to serve them. The only prospect of marriage was to marry into another executioner’s family. There were hundreds of them, forming a vast caste of death dealers. They lived together, loved together and killed together.

English
  • Originally Aired September 29, 2008
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Created March 14, 2009 by
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Name Type Role
John Keeling Writer
Grodon Pusey Guest Star
Jonathan Kydd Guest Star
Dave Simmons Guest Star
James Brett Guest Star
Colin Digby Guest Star
Carlos Duque Guest Star
Drago Gucek Guest Star
Bal Croce Guest Star
John Keeling Director