The Six Wives of Henry VIII 1970
What is The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 1970
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Six self-contained plays trace Henry VIII’s marriages, one per queen.”
- Each wife gets a dedicated episode
- Different writers give varied perspectives
- Compact six-episode run
- Limited runtime may restrict depth
- Production style reflects its 1970s era
Watch it if you enjoy concise, anthology-style historical dramas that spotlight each of Henry VIII’s wives.
Rated TV-PG, the series presents mature historical themes suitable for general audiences.
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How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of six episodes, each focusing on one of Henry VIII’s wives.
When did the series originally air?
It premiered in 1970 and later aired in the United States on CBS from 1 August to 5 September 1971.
Are the episodes written by the same writer?
No, each episode was written by a different writer.
Is there any additional narration in the US version?
Yes, the US broadcast includes narration added by Anthony Quayle.
What is the series’ content rating?
The series is rated TV-PG.
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