Buoyed by the happiness that a young wife brings an aging man, Henry is noticeably more tolerant and forgiving than he once was. Such goodwill is well appreciated by the peasants of the North who gratefully accept Henry’s forgiveness for the Pilgrimage of Grace revolt, during a Royal visit. But the King’s benevolence may yet be tested by his new Queen: Katherine Howard has submitted to seduction by the young and handsome Thomas Culpepper.
- Directed by
- Dearbhla Walsh
Guest stars
Anthony Brophy
Ambassador Bishop Chapuys
Joss Stone
Anne of Cleves
Emma Hamilton
Anne Stanhope
Andrew McNair
Thomas Seymour
Catherine Steadman
Joan Bulmer
Simon Ward
Bishop Gardiner
Rod Hallett
Richard Rich
Frank McCusker
Risley
Eoin Murtagh
Prince Edward
Jane Brennan
Lady Bryan
Joanne King
Lady Rochford
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Andrew McHale
Dance Master
All episodes — Season 4
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S4 E1Moment of Nostalgia
Apr 11, 20106.153 min
A long hot summer, thirty years into the reign of King Henry VIII, and well into middle age, Henry takes his fifth wife, Katherine Howard. The Queen's "low background" combined with her youth and beauty, arouses a lusty familiarity in certa
S4 E2Sister
Apr 18, 20107.953 min
Thomas Culpepper - Henry VIII’s newest servant - continues to make eyes at his King’s young bride, Katherine Howard. Her servant suggests seduction. While the King shows his age by going to bed early during the Christmas celebration the you
S4 E4Natural Ally
May 2, 20107.949 min
Rejuvenated by his tour of the north of England, Henry feels a new man and longs after his new Queen; unaware that her affections are diverted elsewhere. Katherine’s past begins to catch up as an old liaison comes looking for a job threaten
S4 E5Bottom Of The Pot
May 9, 20106.853 min
Lord Hertford’s investigation into allegations of the Queen’s infidelities moves with speed. Deeply upset by revelations of his beloved young wife’s sexual past, Henry weeps. But once adultery is uncovered, his response is swift and decisiv
S4 E6You Have My Permission
May 16, 20108.247 min
Unmarried once more Henry reflects on his dynasty and orders a new Act of Parliament which restores the succession rights of his two daughters, the Princesses Elizabeth and Mary. His roving eye undaunted by age or experience, he notices the
S4 E7Sixth And The Final Wife
May 23, 20108.452 min
Henry marries Catherine Parr - his sixth and final wife. A loving step-mother and compassionate companion, Catherine is liked and respected by all at court save the Catholic Bishop Gardiner who suspects her to be a heretic. Henry prepares t