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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).
Features
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
"Call me shallow but I love The Tudors, not for the mucky bits, of which there are many, but for the jewellery...
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BBC History
Find out more about the reign of the Tudors on this informative site.
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Radio Times covers party
Tudors star Natalie Dormer was among the celebs enjoying RT's hospitality at the annual celebration.
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Radio Times covers party part two
See more of Natalie Dormer and the other stars at the party.
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The Tudors photo gallery
We delve into the affairs of Henry VIII in series three of the sultry historical drama.
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Alison Graham's TV Watch
"Sumptuously, expensively glossy and gloriously kitsch, it's tosh, but compelling, mightily enjoyable tosh..." Radio Times's TV editor welcomes series three of The Tudors.
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Alison Graham's TV Watch
Read our TV editor's very first impressions of the steamy historical drama...
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Alison Graham's TV Watch
Musings on series two...
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Joss Stone in The Tudors
Radio Times TV editor Alison Graham thinks the singer's appearance in The Tudors was a brave move...