Britain’s Bloody Crown – S1, Ep2 – The Kingmaker Must Die January 8, 2021 Nicola Britain's Bloody Crown - Documentary Series (2016), United Kingdom History The Kingmaker Must Die Edward of York becomes King Edward IV in 1461, after wresting power from Henry VI, but must subsequently deal with his ally, Warwick the Kingmaker. In 1465, Edward marries the beautiful but lowborn Elizabeth Woodville.