The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England

The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England

2013 · 60 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, History

Melvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English, which made him a threat to the authority of the church and state.

Directed by Anna Cox · Written by Melvyn Bragg

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