King Henry VIII (1491-1547) - Pt 2/3

Episode 6 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of Henry VIII of England

The series looks at key monarchs in the history of England and gives some simplified facts about their reigns. This is a good series for those who have little prior knowledge of English history.

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[hta42]

i have read and watch many docs on henry viii and the things this man are telling are half lies

[Steve210198]

Isnt Jane Seymour supposed to be blonde? And I'm pretty sure Hampton Court was Wolsey's, not his father's place.

[HistoryLover1550]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers played well as Henry VIII in "The Tudors" if only he had dyed his hair red and had gotten a more plump in the last season, it would've been historically accurate in that fact, still I LOVE that show!

[philessexuk]

@hta42 no he is actually talking about speculations, if he didnt speak about them it would be a boring story :D

[kendahke]

Anne wasn't beheaded by an axe, either.

[kendahke]

and bum rolls didn't come into vogue until Elizabeth reign.

[kendahke]

it always amazes me how they seem to get the costuming wrong for the period. Ruff collars were not prevalent until after Edward took the throne. The neck was either open in a wide square or they covered their decolletage with a partlet during this period. Any costuming book or website will show what was worn and by whom during these periods, as well as any painting of that era.

[imfromtambunan]

@kfsryakunt09 nope, the other way round. mary was older than elizabeth too

[pkendall19]

5:07

[pkendall19]

4:43 so kingly...