In 1483, the twelve-year-old King Edward V and his younger brother were put in the Tower of London by their uncle, Richard, the Duke of Gloucester. Weeks later, Richard pronounced himself King. The boys were never seen again.
For more than 500 years it has been assumed that Richard III killed his nephews to obtain the crown. But this history documentary asks is there more to this mystery and has Richard III been grossly misrepresented?
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