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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Series of television plays written by six different authors. Each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and his wives. Keith Michell ties the episodes together with his dignified and magnetic performance as the mighty monarch.

Created By

Maurice Cowan

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

First Air Date

January 1, 1970

Last Air Date

February 5, 1970

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

Catherine Parr
S01E06

Catherine Parr

Corpulent and old, Henry makes a final trip to the altar, with the puritan Lady Latimer, Catherine Parr. The new queen brings Henry’s estranged daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, back into the family fold, but irritates the king by debating religion with him and his advisors.

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