S1·E6 The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight
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Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As Cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverberates with political intrigue and accusations of treachery.
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When did Season 1 Episode 6 of The BBC Television Shakespeare air?
Season 1, Episode 6 ('The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight') originally aired on February 25, 1979.
How long is Season 1 Episode 6 ('The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 165 minutes.
What happens in The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 1 Episode 6?
Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As Cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverberates with political intrigue and accusations of treache...
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