Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant

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Series 1 Episode 4 Tyrant (1533-1547) (50 mins) [S]

9PM Monday 27 Apr 2009 Channel 4

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    Series 1 Episode 4 Tyrant (1533-1547) (50 mins) [S]

    First Broadcast: 9PM Monday 27 Apr 2009 Channel 4

    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 change…

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    Series 1 Episode 3 Lover (1526-1536) (49 mins) [S]

    First Broadcast: 9PM Monday 20 Apr 2009 Channel 4

    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…

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    Series 1 Episode 2 Warrior (1509-1525) (49 mins) [S]

    First Broadcast: 9PM Monday 13 Apr 2009 Channel 4

    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…

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    Series 1 Episode 1 Prince (1485-1509) (49 mins)

    First Broadcast: 9PM Monday 06 Apr 2009 Channel 4

    David Starkey follows the dramatic events of Henry's childhood, events that shaped his personality and his attitude to kingship.

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