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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

1970- 1970

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

8.1(14 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

A six-episode dramatisation of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode, with a different writer, is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

Henry VIII of England

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Narrator

Creative team

Created by: Maurice Cowan
Produced by: Mark Shivas
Ronald Travers

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