King henry viii scott arthur looks on in the background. History documentary hosted by lucy worsley, published by bbc in 2016 english narration cover informationsix wives with lucy worsley documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which lucy worsley revisits key events in the lives of henry viii s six wives, revealing how each attempted to exert influence on the king and the tudor court. Jan 17, 2017 secrets of the six wives of henry viii tells their side of harrowing story. Season 1 episode 3 6 wives of henry viii with lucy worsley. The historian tries to bring henry viiis marriages back to life, but the strange dramatic flashback conceit smacks of desperation. Oct 03, 2017 i do love a good historical documentary, and lucy worsleys are right up at the top of my favorites so i cant believe it took me so long to get around to watching her six wives six wives of henry viii in the uk, secrets of the six wives in the us. May 20, 2017 the story of henry viii s six wives is simultaneously the most and least famous in english history. Lucy worsley acts as our guide to the tudor court, where we can witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives.
Historian lucy worsley takes a close look at the first two of henry viii s six wives. The whole theatre was going wild for the new musical six, 75 snappy minutes that fly by as the wives of henry viii form a pop group. Secrets of the six wives of henry viii tells their side of harrowing story. Behind the scenes on six wives with lucy worsley youtube. A dramatised account of the key moments in the lives of henry viiis wives, combining drama with the presenters own contemporary historical. Season 1 episode 1 6 wives of henry viii with lucy worsley. Jun 03, 2017 henry viii s first date with anne of cleves is a disaster when she fails to recognise henry, who is dressed as robin hood. Historian lucy worsley takes a close look at the first two of henry viiis six wives. I mean generally its a really cool style, like youre a fly on the wall with her in the 16th century, and she challenges all of the popular misconceptions about the six queens, but ultimatly the best thing is that ive literally never heard anyone call catherine howard an abused child and i swear it washed away.
Focusing on the lives of henry viiis wives and viewing history from their perspective, dr worseley presents an ambitious new series combining historical fact with drama. Secrets of the six wives of henry viii tells their side of. A shrewd and pragmatic woman, she had learned from the example of her predecessors and was not about to sacrifice her future in the interests of principle. Linda porter, historical consultant to bbc ones six wives with lucy worsley anne of cleves has traditionally been dismissed as the ugly wife, but i think she was the most successful. Lucy worsley brings the court of henry viii to life but the focus of this series is on his wives instead of henry. Six wives with lucy worsley tv miniseries 2016 full. In 2017 she presented a threepart series entitled british historys biggest fibs with lucy worsley, debunking historical views of the wars of the roses, the glorious revolution and the british occupation of india. Documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which lucy worsley revisits key events in the lives of henry viiis six wives.
Six wives with lucy worsley episodes episode guide. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. Bbcs six wives with lucy worsley heads to pbs in january. Combining drama based on eye witness accounts and historical sources with lucy s own contemporary comment, lucy eavesdrops on the events and reports back to the audience. Episode 2 23 henry marries anne boleyn, but rumours start to spread that she has been unfaithful. Six wives with lucy worsley tv miniseries 2016 imdb. Lucy worsley travels back in time to the tudor court of englands henry viii to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of his six. Travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence. Secrets of the six wives beheaded, died episode 2 pbs. Jan 10, 2017 travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence. Dec 05, 2016 take a fascinating peep behind the scenes on lucy worsley s new docudrama series. Dec 07, 2016 for the six wives series, historian lucy worsley will time travel back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives. Six wives with lucy worsley tv miniseries 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lucy will be exploring the truth of henry viiis private relationships with his six wives.
In december she presented and appeared in dramatized accounts of the threepart bbc series six wives with lucy worsley. Historian lucy worsley explores the lives of the six wives by witnessing the world they lived in. He was what we would call a serial monogamist, always looking. Lucy witnesses the impact of anne boleyn on henry viiis affections, uncovering private moments that were reported by eyewitnesses or recorded in historical documents. Its a great little series and a must watch for anyone who wishes to get a better insight into the history of the early tudor court and fabulous costumes, as well. Take a fascinating peep behind the scenes on lucy worsleys new docudrama series.
Worsley will take viewers on what is a very ambitious and groundbreaking approach to combining drama and history with her usual contemporary and very witty commentary. Historian lucy worsley time travels back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viii s six wives. Its doubtful henry viii would top a poll of historys great romantics. Historian lucy worsley visits the time of henry viii and tells the story of his six successive wives. In legal terms, king henry viii of england had only three wives, because three of his marriages were annulled. Henry viiis first date with anne of cleves is a disaster when she fails to recognise henry, who is dressed as robin hood. Combining drama based on eyewitness accounts and historical sources with lucys own contemporary historical commentary, it is these womens stories that lucy sets out to.
Dec 08, 2016 six wives with lucy worsley episode 2 bbc 14th december 2016. The bbc have today released promotional pictures for the first episode of dr lucy worsleys new series six wives with lucy worsley. Travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives, each of. Two weeks later, henry married teenager catherine howard, but an act of adultery with a courtier saw the young woman convicted of treason and beheaded. Travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viii s six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence. Random thoughts on lucy worsleys six wives frock flicks. Henry viii and his six wives starts on friday 15th. For lucy worsley, however, hes merely misunderstood. First, lucy witnesses henrys doomed courtship with anne of cleves, with henry successfully reneging on their marriage having claimed it had yet to be.
Lucy worsley acts as our guide to the tudor court, where we can witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of. The historian explores the fate of the last three wives of henry viii. Jun 17, 2017 lucy witnesses the impact of anne boleyn on henry viii s affections, uncovering private moments that were reported by eyewitnesses or recorded in historical documents. Six wives with lucy worsley tv miniseries 2016 full cast. Watch secrets of the six wives season 1 prime video.
Six wives with lucy worsley s01e02 video dailymotion. Documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which lucy worsley revisits key events in the lives of henry viii s six wives. Six wives with lucy worsley trailer know more about this show. Combining drama based on eyewitness accounts and historical sources with lucy s own contemporary historical commentary, lucy moves seamlessly from the. Lucy witnesses the impact of anne boleyn on henry viiis affections, uncovering private moments that were reported by eyewitnesses or. Secrets of the six wives of henry viii tells their side. Tudor times favourite wives six wives with lucy worsley. The story of henry viiis six wives is simultaneously the most and least famous in english history. Henry viii and catherine of aragon celebrate the birth of their first child but their happiness is shortlived. First, lucy witnesses henrys doomed courtship with anne of cleves, with. Documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which lucy worsley revisits key events in the lives of henry viiis six wives, revealing how each attempted to exert influence on the king and the tudor court.
Lucy watches from the sidelines as life in the royal palaces unfolds. Mar 14, 2019 travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives, each of whom found a method of exerting influence. Six is a british musical with book, music, and lyrics by toby marlow and lucy moss. King henry viii scott arthur and anne boleyn claire cooper marry.
Jun 17, 2017 the historian explores the fate of the last three wives of henry viii. Im a tudor fan but even im getting fed up with the seemingly endless concentration on henrys wives etc. Annulments declare that a true marriage never took place, unlike a divorce. Henry breaks with the roman church to marry anne, but as worsley notes, he grows tired of her and falls for jane seymour. Available now 0 next on 0 episode 3 33 henry annuls his marriage to anne of cleves and marries catherine howard two weeks later. Find out when six wives with lucy worsley is on tv, including series 1episode 3.
Six wives with lucy worsley s01e03 video dailymotion. Its time six wives with lucy worsley was taken to the tower. In legal terms, king henry viii of england had only three wives, because three of his marriages were annulled by the church of england. Here she is, in six wives with lucy worsley bbc1, in henry viiis court, a maidservant in the entourage of wife numero uno catherine of aragon. Its time six wives with lucy worsley was taken to the. Travel with historian lucy worsley back to the tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of henry viiis six wives, each of whom. In common parlance, the wives of henry viii were the six queens consort wedded to henry between 1509 and his death in 1547. The musical is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of henry viii presented as a pop concert, as each of the wives take turns singing and telling their story to see who suffered the most due to henry and should, therefore, become the groups lead singer. Dec 08, 2016 lucy, as always am sure the programmes will be excellent, you always put on a good show. Documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which lucy worsley delves into the personal lives of henry viiis wives, beginning with catherine of. Six wives with lucy worsley s01e01 video dailymotion. First, lucy witnesses henry s doomed courtship with anne of cleves, with henry successfully reneging on their marriage having claimed it had yet to be consummated.
Divorced, beheaded, survived on pbs, lucy worsley leads viewers through the scandalous, bloodstained history of henry viiis spouses. In a groundbreaking new historical documentary, historian dr. But, dont you think the whole henry the viii thing has been done to death. In her introduction to this series, lucy worsley, historian, tells us, the story of henry viii and his six wives is one of the bestknown in history. The key moments during their marriage are recreated, as anne falls from favour in court and is eventually executed, despite protestations of innocence regarding the rumours of her infidelity. Six wives with lucy worsley katherine of aragon,anne boleyn. First, lucy witnesses henrys doomed courtship with anne of cleves, with henry successfully reneging on their. Lucy will be exploring the truth of henry viii s private relationships with his six wives. Dec 08, 2016 or, you do if youre lucy worsley, anyway. Lucy worsley travels back in time to the tudor court of englands henry viii to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of his six wives. Lucy worsley discovers the truth about henry viiis six wives.
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