Six Wives of Henry VIII - Jane Seymour

Anne Stallybrass & Keith Michell star in the third episode chronicling the rise and end of Jane Seymour. The series gives Jane a very placid role, and the wedding ring seems to effortlessly fall on her finger. In reality, I am convinced that Jane was more than aware of her ambitions and how to get them. Her line of 'I beg him to do so when god shall send me a Husband to marry' was one of the most calculated chat up lines in history. Having secured a son for the King, Jane dies before she is crowned as Henry's third Queen Consort.
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[livipotter]

i completely agree with you. For once some else sees that Anne was not this whore, or evil woman, and that Jane was not a saint. All these submissive roles, i think Jane could be just as seductive as Anne, I mean, she took Anne's place, like Anne took Catherine's.

[Elisabetta611]

That is a nice, modern view that simply doesn't work. Jane was in a COMPLETELY different position and situation. Plus, we know little of Jane and Elizabeth's relationship (If ever there was one) because they hardly ever met in Jane's 18 months as queen. There is no dispute that they were both relieved that Katharine had passed away. NONE.

[rohansrider]

The Other Boleyn Girl is a totally inaccurate book even though it is written by an historian. Better to read Alison Weir on Anne Boleyn as you will get the truth as she researched it very well and was very sympathetic to Anne's cause.

[Grolloo]

Thank you for posting this up - the wonderful Anne Stallybrass (who played Anne Onedin in 'The Onedin Line' as Jane Seymour. Wonderful.

[1981Galadriel]

This actress actually does look like Jane's portrait. I agree Anne and Jane were both calculating. But what tips the scale in Jane's favour for me is that she was kind to Mary at a time when the poor girl was out of favour. Anne of Cleves and Kate Parr were kind as well (though I've heard Mary and Kate's relationship became distant later), so the lady of the hour certainly didn't have to be cruel to become Henry's queen. This portrayal made Jane seem like a great lady.

[burtonrules123]

wouldnt it be hilarious if they actually got jayne seymour the actress to play jane seymour the queen?

[QueenAnneBoleyn1536]

wow....I like this Jane..!!! when she says that Anne was innocent...it makes me believe that she was truly a good woman..but I hate Jane in the tudors season 2 when she is preparing for Henry and Anne is preparing for her execution..

[ligreekguy]

The book on Lady Rochford even has difficulty in explaining how someone such as herself, who was so careful in staying clear of all the court intrigues, could show such a lapse of judgment in covering up for the adultery of Catherine Howard. It could have been a hidden resentment toward Henry for having her husband executed, loveless marriage or not, or perhaps because she took pity on the teenaged Catherine for being married to an old and fat man. Gossip and spying at court were still high.

[ligreekguy]

@TudorRose85

Agreed! Have you seen the recently published book about Lady Rochford? The author reveals a softer and much more attractive image of her (attitude as well as physical appearance), and denies that she had any complicity in accusing George and Anne Boleyn of their alleged offenses. Her marriage was not likely an ideal one, however, though the lack of children could have meant an inability of either spouse to reproduce. The Boleyn Girl claims George was gay, but that is ludicrous.

[TudorRose85]

I hate the actress playing Jane Rochford. She's too old. Lady Rochford was born around 1510 she would have been in her 20s.

[ligreekguy]

I agree that Jane was not above the type of scheming found in any number of other women desiring to become Queen, but she clearly did not possess the raw ambition or the cruelty that Anne Boleyn could wield. She was also not as intelligent as Anne, and therefore was easily manipulated by her ambitious relatives. (Look, she was 27, still not married, and living at home!) The only wife who did not have any self-seeking agenda was Anne of Cleves, and she ended up in the best manner.