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The Tudors

Wednesdays at 9pm
Programme Synopsis
Following the execution of Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII takes Jane Seymour as his third wife, convinced she is the woman destined to bear him a son.

Though Jane’s pregnancy is cause to rejoice, Henry faces mounting threats to his authority from a commoners’ revolt inside England and a Pope in Rome who is determined to stem Protestantism’s rise.

As attacks on his new church foreshadow trouble for the King, the increasingly powerful Thomas Cromwell redoubles his efforts to crush Catholicism across England.

When Jane dies shortly after giving birth to Henry’s first son, Cromwell looks to capitalize on the tragedy to find a new wife who will bring with her the alliances needed to stave off a Catholic invasion – only to be undermined by Henry’s staunchest supporters. And as an anguished Henry struggles to codify his position as the head of the new church, no one is safe from his growing madness.

Episode Guide
Episode Number Episode Name Episode Number Episode Name
1 Everything Is Beautiful 6 The Definition Of Love
2 Tears of Blood 7 Matters Of State
3 Checkmate 8 Lady In Waiting
4 The Act of Succession 9 The Act Of Treason
5 His Majesty's Pleasure 10 Destiny and Fortune
Everything Is Beautiful
King Henry VIII appoints himself the head of the Church of England. Anne Boleyn insists that Henry remove Queen Katherine from the picture and Court.
Tears of Blood
The Reformation has begun. Anne is created Marquess of Pembroke before she and Henry visit France to present Anne as the future Queen of England and Henry's future wife.
Checkmate
After many failed attempts to have his marriage to Katherine annulled by the Catholic Church, Henry runs out of patience and marries a pregnant Anne Boleyn in secret.
The Act of Succession
A law is passed where every royal subject must take an oath, on pain of death, recognising the validity of the King's new marriage and the supremacy of Henry VIII in all matters.
His Majesty's Pleasure
Henry's wandering eye continues to roam. Anne miscarries a child and fears that the king has lost his love for her.
The Definition Of Love
Henry is haunted by the memory of the executed Thomas More while Queen Anne Boleyn's insecurities border on paranoia.
Matters Of State
Henry is occupied by the sad news of Katherine's death and later has a happy encounter with Lady Jane Seymour. Anne Boleyn announces to her father that she is pregnant with a son.
Lady In Waiting
At Henry's command Jane Seymour is made a lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn, much to the discomfort and suspicion of the Queen.
The Act Of Treason
Anne has lost a son and with it her chance at a lasting marriage with Henry. The King's affections soon shift to the Seymour family as the new royal favourites.
Destiny and Fortune
As Anne Boleyn awaits her death, which is painfully delayed by the executioner's late arrival, Henry visits Jane Seymour and asks for her hand in marriage.
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