Series synopsis
Henry VIII and His Six Wives is a British documentary drama television series that premiered on 5 on April 15, 2016. It ended on May 6, 2016. It stars Dan Jones and Suzannah Lipscomb.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dan Jones as Self - Presenter
- Suzannah Lipscomb as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 15, 2016 | May 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Katherine of Aragon Dan and Suzannah recount the fateful unions Henry had with his first two wives, Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. |
April 15, 2016 |
| 2 |
Anne Boleyn Drama documentary series in which historians Dan Jones and Suzannah Lipscomb bring to life the scandal, romance and betrayal that characterised Henry VIII's six marriages. Dan and Suzannah recount how Henry changed history to divorce Katherine of Aragon and marry the woman who had captivated him, Anne Boleyn. |
April 22, 2016 |
| 3 | Jane Seymour & Anne of Cleves | April 29, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 6, 2016 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |