The six wives of henry viii 1970 tv series wikipedia. It chronicles the life of henry viii of england from the disintegration of his first marriage to an aging spanish princess until his death following a stroke in 1547, by which time he had married for the sixth time. Additional production funding was provided by wgbh. The series was later aired in the united states on cbs from 1 august to 5 september 1971 with narration added by anthony quayle. Apr 27, 2015 in the six wives of henry viii 1970, henry viii and his six wives 1972, and the prince and the pauper 1996 the 1970 bbc miniseries has my favorite henry viii. One died, two were divorced, and two were beheaded. A sixepisode dramatization of henry viiis relationships with each of his six wives. Episode 3 of 3 documentary drama series exploring the lives of henry viii s wives. Henry viii is the most infamous monarch in english history. For the play by william shakespeare, see henry viii. His six wives are portrayed by different actresses, among them frances cuka as catherine of aragon, and jane asher as jane seymour. Part 3 of historian david starkeys fourpart series profiling henry s spouses focuses on nos. King henry viii and his six wives in six minutes stories by curious pavel. Henry himself died on the 28 th january 1547 at whitehall after a long history of illnesses which left him obese.
The six wives of henry viii is a 2001 television documentary series about the wives of king henry viii presented by historian david starkey from historic locations with added reenactments. Watch the six wives of henry viii season 1, episode 3 jane seymour. Henry annuls his marriage to anne of cleves and marries teenager catherine howard two weeks later. Many of her works are cartoons or highlyillustrated books for students starting out janet hardygould is a graded reader author whose books are hugely popular with teachers and students around the world. The younger woman, anne boleyn, convinced henry that if he broke from the catholic church, he would be able to declare the annulment himself and make her his new queen. Henry married jane seymour just 11 days after the death of anne boleyn. Casting anne as a seductress, he masterminded accusations of incest and adultery. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of six wives of henry viii with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Two part miniseries documenting the stormy thirtyeightyear reign of king henry viii. Henry viii tv serial wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Watch six wives of henry viii episodes online season 1. This is my quiz on henry 8th who got what he wanted when he wanted. When she too failed to produce a male heir only a daughter, elizabeth henry began to seek another wife.
Catherine of aragon divorced anne boleyn beheaded jane seymour died anne of cleves divorced catherine howard beheaded catherine parr survived. This book chronicles the lives and relationships of the six wives of englands king henry viii, one of historys most well known monarchs. Janet hardygould author of henry viii and his six wives. Every british person can remember what happened to them divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. Six wives of henry viii cast and characters tv guide. But tragically, katherine cannot give henry the son he wants to save the tudor dynasty. Both his parents and brother have no ghosts, neither do his children edward vi or mary i. Henry viii is a proud and wilful monarch who defies romes ban on divorce to marry his mistress anne boleyn.
I started this one because of the tudors series on showtime, which im still in the middle of, and found the two overlap quite a bit. Watch the six wives of henry viii online full episodes of. The six wives of henry viii 101 catherine of aragon video. Every british person can remember what happened to them divorced, beheaded.
In order, these are top of graphic katherine of aragon the daughter of ferdinand and isabella of spain, anne boleyn wearing her famous b necklace, on henry viii s right, jane seymour on henry s left, anne of cleves at bottom right, diagonal to henry, katherine howard cousin of anne boleyn, to henry s left diagonally, and. Edited to 10 mins, each episode follows the main events within the life of each wife. Gives birth to bloody mary, but her male children stillborn. Jane seymour henry viii s third wife and mother or edward vi. When pope refused to annul the marriage, henry divorces and exiles catherine in 1533, establishing the anglican church as his own personal hierophancy. King henry viii ruled england in the late renaissance. Popular videos the six wives of henry viii the six wives of henry viii topic.
Six wives of henry viii aired in january to february 1970 on the masterpiece theater. The third episode of the series is told in flashback, as queen jane seymour lies on her deathbed, after giving birth to. Henry viii and his six wives anne boleyn tv episode. David starkey, the controversial tudor historian, profiles the six women who married henry vlll. Henry viii and his six wives tv miniseries 2016 imdb. Jul 02, 2014 watch the six wives of henry viii 101 catherine of aragon pedsta83 on dailymotion. Spanish princess, renowned for her piety, dignity, and strength of character, who was queen of england and wife of henry viii for 24 years. However, he was never granted an annulment by the pope, as he desired, for catherine of aragon, his first wife. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But henry s obsession with anne soon darkens into jealousy. Drama documentary series in which historians dan jones and suzannah lipscomb bring to life the scandal, romance and betrayal that characterised henry viiis six marriages. Each episode focuses on one of his wives, from catherine of aragon to catherine parr. The six wives of henry viii tv miniseries 2001 imdb.
In legal terms, king henry viii of england had only three wives, because three of his marriages were annulled by the church of england. English queens whose marriage to, and in some cases deaths at the hands of, henry viii led to the founding of the church of england and one of the most widely known epochs in the british monarchy. Henry viii and his six wives digitally remastered a powerful portrayal of englands most infamous king. One of them was the kings wife for twentyfour years, another for only a year and a half. The film follows not only the wives and their personal drama, but also the political intrigues of the court. Charismatic and extravagant, his reign lasted nearly 39 years, and was marked by radical changes to the english constitution, expansion of royal power and the breaking with the catholic church through the english reformation. The six wives of henry viii is the six wives of henry. Jane seymour was a quiet shy girl who attracted henry because she was so different to his first two wives, catherine and anne. King henry viii and his six wives in six minutes stories. Rich with wellresearched and meticulously documented historical detail, the book navigates the chronology of one of the most spiritually and politically volatile periods in english history while maintaining a clear focus on the personal experiences of the. Each episode is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself. A major theme of the show is that women should be the ones to tell their stories and how much more there is to their stories than how their relationships with henry ended.
Either annulled, executed, died in childbirth, or widowed, these were the wellknown fates of the six queens during the tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of henry viii of england from 1509 to 1547. The six wives of henry viii online is a production of thirteenwnet new york. The six wives of henry viii 2001 tv series wikipedia. Henry viii itv 2003, ray winstone, sean bean memorable tv. Henry viii is a twopart british television serial produced principally by granada television for itv from 12 to 19 october 2003.
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 1539, after four failed marriages and only one sickly son and two daughters to succeed him, henry viii fell in love with seductive teenager catherine howard, first cousin of his second queen, anne boleyn. Henry viii and his six wives season 1 episode 1 katherine of aragon. There were six of them three katherines, two annes, and a jane. Famously he married six times over his 36 year reign.
The six wives of henry viii online is a production of thirteenwnet. We have 8 episodes of henry viii and his six wives in our archive. Popular videos the six wives of henry viii youtube. Ray winstone brings historys most beguiling monarch to life in this story of henry viii and his six wives, with helena bonhamcarter as scheming seductress anne boleyn and a starstudded cast including david suchet, emilia fox, sean bean, charles dance, mark strong, joss ackland and michael maloney from the moment that henry tudor casts aside his faithful wife katherine of aragon for the. As the king lobbied for permission to end his marriage to catherine, the english public who adored the queen came to view anne as a gold digger and heretic.
Henry viii and his six wives janet hardygould introduction the story henry viii and his six wives is the story of one of the most famous kings of england and the six women that he married. An advert for the final episode of henry viii starring ray winstone, sean bean and mark strong. There was no attempt to digitally restore the movie to what it had been back in 1972. It chronicles the life of henry viii of england from the disintegration of his first marriage to an aging spanish princess until his death following a stroke in 1547, by which time he had married. Oct 05, 20 while henry and his wives are restless, the rest of his family are far more peaceful. The henry viii episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. As his first queen she leads the kingdom at war, wins the love of the people, and teaches henry how to rule. Continue to episode 3 the six wives of henry viii online is. The teenage henry viii falls in love with the beautiful spanish princess katherine of aragon. The first episode of henry viii and his six wives was broadcast in may, 2017. Through their stories, the character of englands most infamous, fickle king is revealed. Add hot water and watch henry s wives disappear comes in a fun gift box.
Taking the author at his word, it is amusing that the further away we get from events of king henry viii s reign, the more accurate the information. Sexually obsessed with anne and desperate for a son, henry cruelly abandons katherine of aragon, his wife of twenty years. Watch the six wives of henry viii season 1, episode 6 catherine parr. His costar is helena bonham carter who played henry viiis second wife, anne boleyn. Mar 25, 2008 january 24 henry viii s jousting accident. After king henrys death, his last wife catherine parr fi nds a box of letters, one from each of henrys other wives. Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, dr. Keith michell, donald pleasence, charlotte rampling plot. This is a series about henry viii and his wives, chronicling the ups and downs in his marriages and how they shaped his reign as king and ultimately the face of britain. Keith michell, who plays henry viii in the tv series, also portrays the king in the film. However, catherine turned out to have a hidden sexual. Children are sitting at the side in 2 semi circles acting as the tv audience narrator 1. The anne boleyn files and tudor society 40,657 views. Henry viii and his six wives is a 1972 british film adaptation, directed by waris hussein, of the bbc 1970 six part miniseries the six wives of henry viii.
Denied a divorce by the pope from his first wife, henry viii declared himself head of the english church, granted. Henry viii 15091547 catherine of aragon catholic, married 1509. Anne boleyn, henry viii s bewitching mistress, is desperate to become queen of england. After a trial at which her own uncle presided, she was sentenced to death by beheading. Henry believed that his union with catherine would make spain an ally in an imminent war with france. The six wives of henry viii catherine of aragon anne boleyn jane seymour motto and crest humble and loyal pomegranate with crown. The face of the six wives of henry viii artistic reconstruction duration. Dec 01, 2007 a brilliantly written and meticulously researched biography of royal family life during englands second tudor monarch san francisco chronicle. Henry viii and his six ghosts history in the remaking. This engaging series dramatizes key moments in henry viiis life, depicting the wives as real characters. Henry viii was the king of england from 1509 to 1547. Her bestselling titles include henry viii and his six wives oxford bookworms library and sherlock holmes. The roku channel is your home for free and premium tv, anywhere you go. Six wives of henry viii online full episodes of season 1.
Henry viii is arguably most famous for having six wives. Weir has tirelessly made her way through the entire labyrinth of tudor history to tell the collective story of the six wives of henry viii a vivid, fullblooded portrait of six very different womenin a work of sound and brilliant scholarship. Henry viii is known as the english monarch who had six wives and here i will tell you a little bit about each of his wives. Travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viii s six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence. Six wives of henry viiienglish queens whose marriage to, and in some cases deaths at the hands of, henry viii led to the founding of the church of england and one of the most widely known epochs in the british monarchy. Andy rashleigh henry viii 3 episodes 2003 2003 david. Dec 21, 2016 episode 3 documentary drama series exploring the lives of henry viii s wives. Keith mitchell portrays the oftenmarried english monarch who is reminiscing about his life and his many wives. Based upon the 1971 bbc miniseries about the muchmarried titular monarch, this historical drama focuses on the major highlights of king henry viiis life, including the birth of queen elizabeth and the execution of anne boleyn. I received my dvd of henry the eighth and his six wives today and played it. Warrior queen six wives with lucy worsley the virgin queen henry viii. Hes subtle, hes sly, hes loud, hes soft, hes capricious but hes thoughtful. Henry viii is best known for marrying six times, hoping for a son and heir.
But he is perhaps most famous for having six wives. Six is a poprock musical featuring each of henrys wives. Cardinal wolsey, the powerful lord chancellor of england, attempts to bend rome. Henry viii and his six wives is a tv show on british national television from channel 5 with an average rating of 3. Watch the six wives of henry viii online full episodes. The six wives of henry viii is a fictionalized account of the king henry viii s six marriages. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Oxford bookworms library 2 henry viii and his six wives new edition janet hardygould. Dr david starkey profiles the six women who married henry vlll. Anne boleyn on stage and screen if theres anyone i missed, please let me know so i can add them. Chronicling the story of each of henry viii s wives, this lavish period drama brings tudor england to life. A series of six videos taken from the award winning bbc series, the six wives of henry viii. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. The six wives of henry viii is a fictionalized account of the king henry viiis six marriages.
Read six wives the queens of henry viii the queens of henry viii. Dan and suzannah recount the fateful unions henry had with his first two wives, katherine of aragon and anne boleyn. With toby osmond, charlie clements, chris clynes, lisa dudley. Stay in touch with henry viii and his six wives next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. The six wives of henry viii is a series of six television plays produced by the bbc and first transmitted between 1 january and 5 february 1970.
The series was rebroadcast in the united states without commercials on pbs as part of its masterpiece theatre series. Sean bean in henry viii 2003 sean bean and ray winstone in henry viii 2003. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Catherine of aragon, anne boleyn, jane seymour, anne of cleves, catherine howard and catherine parr. Redirected from henry viii and his six wives tv miniseries henry viii and his six wives is a fourpart british documentary first broadcast in 2016 about henry viii and his wives, chronicling his turbulent private life and how it shaped britain. Henry viii and his six wives timeref history timelines. The six queens of henry viii episode 1 video dailymotion.
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