Richard III: The 'accidental' photo of a long-lost king
He was the last Plantagenet ruler of England and, in 1485, became the last English king to die in battle - an event that signifies a major milestone in English history.
For hundreds of years, his burial location was considered lost to history, until an 'accidental' photo - in some ways the king's first photographic portrait - helped announce a stunning breakthrough.
Made with thanks to Mathew Morris and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services.
Archive footage and 3D model: University of Leicester
Executive producer and narration: Howard Timberlake
Edit: Tom Heyden
Camera: Howard Timberlake and Flo Craig
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