Henry VIII: Man Monarch Monster

2020 - 2020

Rise of a Tyrant

14th October 2020

Episode 1

In the first episode, experts examine how Henry VIII's traumatic childhood affected his personality, from the death of his older brother to the tragic early death of his beloved mother.

Bloodlust and the Boleyns

21st October 2020

Episode 2

A journey through the marriages, affairs and politics of King Henry VIII's reign, exploring how his obsession with marrying Anne Boleyn resulted in a cataclysmic split with the Roman catholic Church.

Endgame

28th October 2020

Episode 3

The series concludes with a look at the king's final years,when the pain caused by an infected ulcer on his leg had a detrimental impact on his increasingly angry temperament. Lauren Johnson examines the king's exotic diet, including meat from porpoises and seals, and considers its impact on both his weight and his health. Plus, a look at a Catholic rebellion and the breakdown of Henry's relationship with advisor Thomas Cromwell.

Top Cast

Laurence Spellman•Enzo Squillino Jr.•Steve Steen

Director

Luke Korzun Martin

Documentary

Three-part drama-documentary series revealing the truth about England's most famous King, King Henry VIII. Filming in historic locations including Hampton Court, Windsor Castle and the Vatican and unearthing new documents never seen before on TV, a team of Tudor experts uncover the real Henry, and explore how his complex personality fundamentally shaped the nation. In the first episode, experts examine how Henry VIII's traumatic childhood affected his personality, from the death of his older brother to the tragic early death of his beloved mother. Narrated by Jason Isaacs.