August, 1540. A heatwave heightens the hidden passions of Henry's court as he reveals his marriage to Katherine Howard, a giddy girl who excites interest in others. Show more
Historical drama series. With mournful Henry a recluse, troubled Cromwell tries to maintain authority in the face of murderous attacks and uncooperative nobles. Show more
Historical drama. The hunt for Henry's new bride is on, but practical and political obstacles emerge. Cromwell pursues his own agenda, despite his past association with a heretic. Show more
Historical drama series. With England's enemies rallying, Cromwell connives to have Henry accept an advantageous arranged marriage - but the King resents the resulting match. Show more
Historical drama series. The failure of Henry's fourth marriage hastens Cromwell's downfall, while the king's friends find a more tempting bed-mate for the monarch.
Historical drama. Unaware King Henry is ailing, young Queen Katherine's growing resentment at how others treat her prompts a rash liaison.
Historical drama series. Impatient to show military might, Henry rushes his army to lay siege outside Boulogne, though the campaign proves costly. Show more
Historical drama series. Laying siege takes its toll on Henry's forces in France. Queen Catherine attempts to ward off Bishop Gardiner's efforts to purge the palace of heretics. Show more
Historical drama. Queen Catherine faces a fall from favour as the King encourages the hunt for heretics. Henry Howard's foes hope to hasten his disgrace with charges of plotting. Show more
Historical drama. Troubled by visions, Henry takes out his volatile mood swings on a confused court and queen during a time of reckonings and partings.
The year is 1536. Wedded to Jane Seymour, Henry hopes for stability, but his bliss is disturbed by an insurrection of commoners against the suppression of the Catholic church. Show more
Pained by an old wound, Henry angrily orders the insurrection in Yorkshire to be squashed, but fears that those closest to him, including Jane Seymour, sympathise with the rebels. Show more
Historical drama series. The season of goodwill has Henry reconciled and rewarded on family matters, but the northern nobles face consequences for their uprising.
More than one nobleman is troubled by conscience as Brandon must revisit and redouble the retribution against the rebel forces, and Robert Aske's fate is sealed.