Passion, ambition and treachery collide in this lavish historical drama depicting King Henry VIII's infamous reign

Drama

A young King Henry VIII has little interest in state affairs, making him ripe for exploitation. But when his desire for a male heir starts to take hold, he becomes increasingly ambitious and ruthless.

In Cold Blood: A young Henry intends to ensure his place in history by declaring war on France

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 53 mins

Series 1 Episode 1

Simply Henry: Henry travels to France to sign a peace treaty. In England, Anne Boleyn arrives at court.

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 55 mins

Series 1 Episode 2

Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!: Emperor Charles V arrives in England as Henry seeks to cement his new alliance with Spain

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 52 mins

Series 1 Episode 3

His Majesty, the King: A brush with death spurs Henry to seek a solution to his lack of an heir

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 56 mins

Series 1 Episode 4

Arise, My Lord: Henry presses Wolsey to gain a favourable ruling on his divorce as he plans to marry Anne

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 53 mins

Series 1 Episode 5

True Love: With Wolsey away in France, Anne tries to help her father and Norfolk by influencing Henry

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 55 mins

Series 1 Episode 6

Message to the Emperor: Anne falls ill from the plague that's devastating England

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 54 mins

Series 1 Episode 7

Truth and Justice: The arrival of the Pope's envoy brings a decision on Henry's request for divorce closer

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 53 mins

Series 1 Episode 8

Look to God First: Norfolk and Boleyn's campaign against Wolsey finally comes to fruition

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 49 mins

Series 1 Episode 9

The Death of Wolsey: An exiled Wolsey turns to Catherine as he makes one last attempt to return to power

First shown: Thu 18 Feb 2021 | 52 mins

Series 1 Episode 10

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