Fall of Eagles (1974)

Drama · History · War

"Fall of Eagles" is a 13-part British television drama aired by the BBC in 1974. The series portrays historical events from 1848 to 1918, dealing with the collapse of the ruling dynasties of Austria-Hungary (the Habsburgs), Germany (the Hohenzollerns) and Russia (the Romanovs).

IMDb rating: 8.1 (787 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Michael Hordern Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (1974)

8.21 avg 13 episodes 7.7 → 8.3 64 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Death Waltz	7.7	86
2	The English Princess	8.1	73
3	The Honest Broker	8.6	70
4	Requiem for a Crown Prince	8.3	70
5	The Last Tsar	8.1	66
6	Absolute Beginners	8.1	71
7	Dearest Nicky	8.2	57
8	The Appointment	8.3	58
9	Dress Rehearsal	8.3	58
10	Indian Summer of an Emperor	8.0	54
11	Tell the King the Sky Is Falling	8.0	51
12	The Secret War	8.7	59
13	End Game	8.3	46