To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him. Just as influential were the men who surrounded him before and during his 37-year reign as King of England. Join host Dr. Tracy Borman as she reveals the story of Britain's most famous monarch and how his male advisors, ministers, family, and friends molded his views, shaped his destiny, suffered his ruthlessness, and, in the end, exploited his vulnerability.
Show Info
Schedule: Saturdays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.smithsonianchannel.com
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Previous Episode
The Tyrant King
Episode 1x03; Aug 29, 2020
In the final years of his reign, Henry VIII had become overweight, bad-tempered, and racked with pain. A jousting accident left him with a wound that would plague him for the rest of his life, his illegitimate son had died, and England's break from R…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: The Tyrant King | Aug 29, 2020 | |
| 1x02: The Absent King | Aug 26, 2020 | |
| 1x01: The Unexpected King | Aug 22, 2020 |
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