Series synopsis
Anne Boleyn is a British drama television series that premiered on 5 on June 1, 2021. It ended on June 3, 2021. It was created by Eve Hedderwick Turner. It stars Jodie Turner-Smith, Kris Hitchen, Barry Ward and Thalissa Teixeira.
The final months of Anne Boleyn's life, her struggle with Tudor England's patriarchal society, her desire to secure a future for her daughter, Elizabeth, and the brutal reality of her failure to provide Henry with a male heir.
Premise
The final months of Anne Boleyn's life, her struggle with Tudor England's patriarchal society, her desire to secure a future for her daughter, Elizabeth, and the brutal reality of her failure to provide Henry with a male heir.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn
- Kris Hitchen as Duke of Norfolk
- Barry Ward as Thomas Cromwell
- Thalissa Teixeira as Madge Shelton
- Isabella Laughland as Elizabeth Browne
- Paapa Essiedu as George Boleyn
- Anna Brewster as Jane, Lady Rochford
- Amanda Burton as Anne, Lady Shelton
Guest cast
- Lola Petticrew as Jane Seymour
- Jamael Westman as Edward Seymour
- James Harkness as Sir William Kingston
- Phoenix Di Sebastiani as Eustace Chapuys
- Mark Stanley as Henry VIII
- Turlough Convery as Henry Norris
- Kaila Douglin as Elizabeth I
- Aoife Hinds as Mary I
- Anna Mawn as Bridget
- Charlie Archer as Messenger Roy
- Abhin Galeya as Archbishop Cramner
- David Macey as Earl of Northumberland (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 31, 2021 | June 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The queen consort is pregnant and convinced she will bear Henry VIII a male heir, with their first-born Elizabeth being overlooked for the throne, but the king has his eye on Jane Seymour, one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting. |
June 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Anne Boleyn's position at court is in serious jeopardy and her new mission is to secure her daughter's right to the throne. However, Cromwell has other ideas. |
June 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Anne Boleyn is accused of treason and adultery and stands trial. However, she is prejudged as Cromwell bribes and blackmails her ladies into testifying against Anne. |
June 3, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 3, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |