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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 31^st Dec 2019, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Elizabeth Hurren reveals how Henry VIII was both a medical pioneer and a hypochrondiac exploring Hampton Court. From 2009. Show more

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The Hidden Henry

Henry The Scholar

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 1^st Jan 2020, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Steven Gunn and Andre Clarke pore over Henry VIII’s books, maps and letters exploring his intellectual life. From 2009. Show more

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The Hidden Henry

Henry The Father

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 2^nd Jan 2020, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Susan Doran and Lucy Wooding explore Henry VIII's role as a father and how ambition affected his private life. From 2009. Show more

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The Hidden Henry

Henry, The Image-Maker

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Jan 2020, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Dr Kent Rawlinson reveals how Henry VIII created his image of kingship with the best designers and latest techniques. From 2009. Show more

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The Hidden Henry

Henry The Musician

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 29^th May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Jan 2020, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Dr Stephen Rice reveals the importance of music to Henry VIII’s life and character and how it reflected his views. From 2009. Show more

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