Henry VIII and His Six Wives

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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2016-04-15

Henry VIII is the most infamous monarch in English history. Famously he married six times over his 36 year reign. The six queens were formidable individuals. Some were ambitious, some brave, some ruthless - and between them they shaped the man who began as a Renaissance prince, became a monster and ended a regretful old man. In turn they shaped England itself. Presented jointly Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones, this is 4-Part series is an original and enlightening look at the real people at the centre of the action during one of the most turbulent, passionate and violent periods in English history.

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Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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Henry VIII is the most infamous monarch in English history. Famously he married six times over his 36 year reign. The six queens were formidable individuals. Some were ambitious, some brave, some ruthless - and between them they shaped the man who began as a Renaissance prince, became a monster and ended a regretful old man. In turn they shaped England itself. Presented jointly Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones, this is 4-Part series is an original and enlightening look at the real people at the centre of the action during one of the most turbulent, passionate and violent periods in English history.

First Aired

2016-04-15

Last Aired

2016-05-06

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Documentary

Drama

Language

English

Network

5

Production

Oxford Film and Television

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    Dan Jones

    Dan Jones
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    Suzannah Lipscomb

    Suzannah Lipscomb