Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant

  • : 2009
  • : 4
  • : 0
  • Channel 4
  • 21
  • Documentary History

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1x1
Prince
Episode overview
06, 2009
David Starkey follows the dramatic events of Henry's childhood, events that shaped his personality and his attitude to kingship. In 1485, on the field at Bosworth, Henry's father, .. show full overview
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Warrior
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13, 2009
Henry's father had won and defended the crown in battle. For Henry, this was the mark of true regal legitimacy and he was determined to emulate his father and win even greater glory. .. show full overview
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Lover
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20, 2009
This episode traces Henry's ten-year affair with Anne Boleyn. Henry began to pursue Anne in early 1526. As lust turned to love, he conceived the idea of marrying her. But that required a .. show full overview
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Tyrant
Episode overview
27, 2009
The final programme in the series examines how Henry, having inherited a chronically weak English crown, forged it into an instrument of unprecedented power, and then wielded it to .. show full overview

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