S01 Episode 1
In Cold Blood
After French treachery, angry young Henry VIII prepares for war while Cardinal Wolsey conspires for peace. However, affairs closer to home pose potential threats to the king.
53 mins · Sun, 1 Apr 2007
S01 Episode 2
Simply Henry
Henry and the court go to the summit to sign the treaty with France. Tensions are understandably high, and tempers of both kings flare up more than once. Meanwhile, Henry takes on a new mistress named Mary Boleyn. He soon tires of her and her father summons her sister Anne to court and tells her to find a way to keep the king's interest.
52 mins · Sun, 8 Apr 2007
S01 Episode 3
Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!
The King asks Charles to escort his sister, Margaret, to her betrothed and promotes him to Duke of Suffolk, the envoys from the Holy Roman-Emperor meet with Cardinal Wolsey and determine how to cement the treaty between the two nations, and Anne catches the King's notice in a play. Elsewhere, the Emperor is invited to the King's court, and it is learned that the King of France knows of the treaty talks.
51 mins · Sun, 15 Apr 2007
S01 Episode 4
His Majesty, the King
As a reward for his denunciation of Martin Luther, the Pope christens Henry `Defender of the Faith', but a brush with death causes the king to seek a solution to his lack of an heir. Princess Margaret marries the decrepit King of Portugal reluctantly, but the union is short-lived, and Henry's desire for Anne Boleyn intensifies when Anne goes home to her family estate.
55 mins · Sun, 22 Apr 2007
S01 Episode 5
Arise, My Lord
Henry is angered by the actions of Emperor Charles and Brandon's marriage to Margaret, but promises patience in his relationship with Anne Boleyn.
52 mins · Sun, 29 Apr 2007
S01 Episode 6
True Love
As King Henry gains in confidence, his displeasure with the way the Catholic Church handles his request for an annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon grows. As a result, Cardinal Wolsey's position is weakening.
54 mins · Sun, 6 May 2007
S01 Episode 7
Message to the Emperor
England's population is suffering, both from a lack of food and from a lethal plague called the `Sweats'. As a result, King Henry feels depressed and not his usual, confident self. He starts having doubts about the future and his ability to rule the country. Fortunately for him, a change is coming up.
53 mins · Sun, 13 May 2007
S01 Episode 8
Truth and Justice
The King receives a special guest. A papal envoy has come to discuss the annulment of the King's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, as requested by the King. The outcome of these discussions will determine Cardinal Wolsey's future career as well as the King's romance with Anne Boleyn. These discussions will also influence the nature of the relationship between England and Rome.
51 mins · Sun, 20 May 2007
S01 Episode 9
Look to God First
Confounded by the Catholic church prevaricating over the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Henry turns against Cardinal Wolsey.
48 mins · Sun, 3 Jun 2007
S01 Episode 10
The Death of Wolsey
Previously taboo teachings appeal to Henry as the Catholic Church continues to stall on meeting his demands. Anne Boleyn scandalises some by behaving as queen, while Wolsey faces ruin.
50 mins · Sun, 10 Jun 2007
