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Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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Henry VIII and his Six Wives

06/07/1997

BBC Two - Henry VIII and His Six Wives

On his deathbed, King Henry VIII recalls how he wooed and wed his six wives.

Historical drama adapted from the BBC TV series. On his deathbed, King Henry VIII (Keith Michell) recalls how he wooed and wed his six wives - and disposed of five of them.

On his deathbed, King Henry VIII recalls how he wooed and wed his six wives - and disposed of five of them - in a bid to secure the succession to the throne with a male heir. 

Despite his many marriages and the crowded court, Henry remains essentially lonely. 

Adapted from the successful BBC TV series, with Keith Michell reprising his award-winning role.

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