Henry VIII

Henry VIII

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Limited Series 2003 · 2 eps · ★ 7.0 · Drama

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The life of Henry VIII of England from the disintegration of his first marriage to an aging Spanish princess until his death following a stroke in 1547, by which time he had married for the sixth time.

Directed by Pete Travis · Written by Peter Morgan

Network: ITV1

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