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The Tudors
Overview
The archetypal image of Henry VIII - bloated, bearded and bitter - is jettisoned in favour of a young, vigorous, sexy monarch (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) in this historical drama series penned by Michael Hirst (who also wrote the screenplay for Oscar-winning feature film Elizabeth). The Tudors focuses on the restless young King's increasing frustration with the rules of both Church and state, as he pursues the young Anne Boleyn in spite of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, and contends with the agendas of two very different advisors - the pious and moralistic Sir Thomas More (Jeremy Northam), and the cunning and ruthless Cardinal Wolsey (Sam Neill).
Cast and Crew
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Henry VIII played by
Jonathan Rhys Meyers -
Cardinal Wolseyplayed by
Sam Neill -
Queen Catherine of Aragonplayed by
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Links
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Alison Graham's TV Watch
Read what our TV editor has to say about the latest series of The Tudors...
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BBC History
Find out more about the reign of the Tudors on this informative site.
