In an ambitious and groundbreaking approach to drama and history featuring dramatic reconstruction, historian Lucy Worsley time travels back to the Tudor Court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
Cast: Lucy Worsley
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Season 1
3 episodes
1. DivorcedLucy reveals the happy marriage of Henry VIII to first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Despite Katherine’s skill and devotion as his Queen, when she fails to give Henry the son he needs, he falls for Anne Boleyn.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minDec 7, 2016
2. Beheaded, DiedAs Henry breaks with the Roman Church to marry Anne, Lucy sees him grow tired of Anne and fall for Jane Seymour. Anne’s fate is sealed: she is executed and Henry immediately marries Jane. But Jane dies as soon as she gives birth to a son.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minDec 14, 2016
3. Divorced, Beheaded, SurvivedLucy presents the last 3 wives: Anne of Cleves, the one who was called ‘ugly;’ young Catherine Howard, revealing her tragic abusive childhood; and finally the far-from-saintly nurse, Katherine Parr.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minDec 21, 2016
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In an ambitious and groundbreaking approach to drama and history featuring dramatic reconstruction, historian Lucy Worsley time travels back to the Tudor Court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Leanne Klein, Emma Hindley
- Cast
- Lucy Worsley
- Studio
- Wall to Wall, BBC
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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