The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Series of television plays written by six different authors. Each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and his wives. Keith Michell ties the episodes together with his dignified and magnetic performance as the mighty monarch.

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Created By	Maurice Cowan
Status	Ended
Original Name	The Six Wives of Henry VIII
First Air Date	January 1, 1970
Last Air Date	February 5, 1970
Seasons	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	NaNmin
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	BBC
Networks	BBC Two

S01E06

Catherine Parr

Corpulent and old, Henry makes a final trip to the altar, with the puritan Lady Latimer, Catherine Parr. The new queen brings Henry’s estranged daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, back into the family fold, but irritates the king by debating religion with him and his advisors.

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