The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 13 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Crown In Jeopardy
Jan 6, 197250 min
Henry Tudor emerges victorious over Richard III at the battle of Bosworth Field and seeks to form a coalition from which he hopes to establish a Tudor dynasty.
- 2S1 E2
Power in the Land
Jan 13, 197250 min
Henry consolidates his power when Elizabeth gives birth to Prince Arthur legitimizing Henry's claim of descent from the legendary monarch.
- 3S1 E3
The Schooling Of Apes
Jan 20, 197250 min
Henrys enemies represent commoner Lambert Simmel as the Earl of Warwick, the York pretender. The Earl of Lincoln leaves for Ireland to head the army that is forming against Henry,
- 4S1 E4
The Crowning Of Apes
Jan 27, 197250 min
Henry forms an army to defend himself against the Irish-German army coming against him from Ireland.
- 5S1 E5
The Serpent And The Comforter
Feb 3, 197250 min
King Henry is intrigued by a preacher who is arrested for heresy and speaks with him to persuade him to give up his dissension against the practices of the Catholic Church. The preacher emphasizes to him the simplicity of the Gospel, and hi
- 6S1 E6
The White Hart
Feb 10, 197250 min
The year is 1494 and King Henry is alarmed that the powerful and arrogant Sir William Stanley may be implicated in a plot against his crown .
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Shadow of the Tower?
- The Shadow of the Tower is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Shadow of the Tower are there?
- The Shadow of the Tower has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Shadow of the Tower?
- The Shadow of the Tower has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 30, 1972.
- Who stars in The Shadow of the Tower?
- The Shadow of the Tower stars James Maxwell, James Laurenson, Colin Jeavons, Hayward Morse, Christopher Neame.
