Laurence Spellman
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2020
Henry VIII: Man Monarch Monster
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 12020-10-14
Rise of a Tyrant
In the first episode, experts examine how Henry VIII's traumatic childhood affected his personality, from the death of his older brother to the tragic early death of his beloved mother.
Episode 255 min2020-10-21
Bloodlust and the Boleyns
A journey through the marriages, affairs and politics of King Henry VIII's reign, exploring how his obsession with marrying Anne Boleyn resulted in a cataclysmic split with the Roman catholic Church.
Episode 32020-10-28
Endgame
The series concludes with a look at the king's final years,when the pain caused by an infected ulcer on his leg had a detrimental impact on his increasingly angry temperament. Lauren Johnson examines the king's exotic diet, including meat from porpoises and seals, and considers its impact on both his weight and his health. Plus, a look at a Catholic rebellion and the breakdown of Henry's relationship with advisor Thomas Cromwell.