Series synopsis
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a British documentary drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 10, 2001. It ended on October 1, 2001. It was created by Mark Fielder. It stars David Starkey.
Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, controversial Tudor historian Dr David Starkey profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.
Premise
Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, controversial Tudor historian Dr David Starkey profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Starkey as Self – Presenter
Guest cast
- David Fleeshman as Cromwell
- Simon Rose as Self
- Benjamin Newby as Self
- Chris Larkin as Henry VIII
- Andy Rashleigh as Henry VIII
- Annabelle Dowler as Catherine of Aragon
- Julia Marsen as Anne Boleyn
- Charlotte Roach as Jane Seymour
- Catherine Siggins as Anne of Cleves
- Michelle Abrahams as Katherine Howard
- Caroline Lintott as Catherine Parr (uncredited)
- Michael Fitzgerald as Thomas Wolsey
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 10, 2001 | October 1, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Catherine of Aragon Beautiful Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon, Henry's first wife, succeeded in giving him a child, Mary. Her fierce yet eventually futile resistance to his efforts to divorce her started the religious revolution that made England a Protestant country. |
September 10, 2001 |
| 2 |
Anne Boleyn Temptress Anne Boleyn, who charmed the King with her seductive French ways, gave him his second daughter, Elizabeth. However, Henry soon tires of her and has her beheaded. |
September 17, 2001 |
| 3 |
Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves The luckless Jane Seymour manages to evade Henry's wrath by giving him his only surviving son, Edward. Unfortunately, she dies during childbirth. Anne of Cleves, the 'Flanders Mare' as she was affectionately known, did not please her husband in bed. Somehow though, she earns herself a pay-off, guaranteeing her a life of luxury. |
September 24, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 10, 2001 |
| Last aired | October 1, 2001 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |