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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

A six-part drama series exploring Henry VIII's tumultuous relationships with each of his six wives, with each episode a self-contained play that delves into the unique story of one wife.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Catherine of Aragon

1. Catherine of Aragon

Aired: Dec 31, 1969

Catherine is widowed at only 16, and after the death of the miserly Henry VII...

Episode 2 Anne Boleyn

2. Anne Boleyn

Aired: Jan 7, 1970

Queen Catherine is dead and now Anne Boleyn is Queen, but now two years after...

Episode 3 Jane Seymour

3. Jane Seymour

Aired: Jan 14, 1970

The King is embroiled with the Reformation, and after the execution of Anne B...

Episode 4 Anne of Cleves

4. Anne of Cleves

Aired: Jan 21, 1970

Henry has been a widower for two years but political diplomacy and Thomas Cro...

Episode 5 Catherine Howard

5. Catherine Howard

Aired: Jan 28, 1970

Henry's ulcerated leg is causing him agony. The Duke of Norfolk presents his ...

Episode 6 Catherine Parr

6. Catherine Parr

Aired: Feb 4, 1970

It is the year 1543 and the King is now grossly fat, semi-lame, and wrinkled....

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Info about The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance, History, Biography