Fame can break down barriers. It can transcend culture and race. Death is never the end, so long as there is money to be made. This episode explores the Jacksons, Francis Ford Coppola and the Kardashians, famous dynasties who have brought political and social change.

Episode 1, Fame

Factual

Documentary

Dynasties delves into the inner workings of the world's most powerful and intriguing families. Combining expert commentary with news archive, we explore fame, its pitfalls and benefits of families who have lived their lives in the limelight.

Dynasties: Families That Changed the World

Series 1

Dynasties delves into the inner workings of the world's most powerful families.

Nothing and everything is personal in business dynasties. Families are bound together or pushed apart as patriarchs and matriarchs lead the way, or let others take the fall. Business is just business, but a name is everything. This episode explores business dynasties, Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump, who have brokered and reached breaking point.

Episode 2, Fortune

Kennedy. Kim. Bhutto. Gandhi-Nehru. Just a few of the political dynasties who have been at the forefront of generations of war and revolution. But, having a revered name does not guarantee survival.

Episode 3, Power

From coronations to threats of assassinations, to coups and abdications, imperial dynasties have survived it all. Each generation leaves their mark as either a pawn or political powerhouse.