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The BBC Television Shakespeare

The tumultuous tale of Henry VIII's relentless quest for love and power unfolds as he boldly defies the Vatican's ban on divorce, ultimately marrying his beloved Anne Boleyn, while Cardinal Wolsey, England's powerful Lord Chancellor, endeavors to persuade Rome to grant the king...

A proud and wilful monarch defies Rome's ban on divorce to marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn, after Cardinal Wolsey attempts to bend Rome to his wishes.

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Main Cast

Tony ChurchTony ChurchPrologue
John StrideJohn StrideHenry VIII
Julian GloverJulian GloverDuke of Buckingham
Jeremy KempJeremy KempDuke of Norfolk
David RintoulDavid RintoulLord Abergavenny
Timothy WestTimothy WestCardinal Wolsey
John RoweJohn RoweCromwell
Lewis FlanderLewis FlanderDuke of Suffolk
Alan LeithAlan LeithSergeant-at-Arms
Claire BloomClaire BloomKatharine of Aragon
John BaileyJohn BaileyGriffith / Gentleman Usher
David TroughtonDavid TroughtonA Surveyor
John NettletonJohn NettletonLord Chamberlain
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackLord Sandys
Nigel LambertNigel LambertSir Thomas Lovell
Barbara KellermanBarbara KellermanAnne Bullen
Adam BarehamAdam BarehamSir Henry Guildford
Jeffrey DauntonJeffrey DauntonA Servant
John CaterJohn Cater1st Gentleman
Roger Lloyd PackRoger Lloyd Pack2nd Gentleman
Jack McKenzieJack McKenzieSir Nicholas Vaux
Michael PooleMichael PooleCardinal Campeius
Peter VaughanPeter VaughanGardiner, Bishop of Winchester
Sylvia ColeridgeSylvia ColeridgeOld Lady, Anne Bullen's Friend
Michael GauntMichael GauntA Crier
Ronald PickupRonald PickupCranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
David DodimeadDavid DodimeadBishop of Lincoln
Sally HomeSally HomePatience
Oliver CottonOliver CottonEarl of Surrey
John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesCapucius, Ambassador from Emperor Charles V
Brian OsborneBrian OsborneDoor-Keeper of the Council Chamber
Jack MayJack MayLord Chancellor
John RoganJohn RoganDr. Butts
Lewis FianderLewis FianderDuke of Suffolk

Creators

Kevin BillingtonKevin BillingtonDirector

Info about The BBC Television Shakespeare

Studio(s): BBC, Time-Life Television Productions

Originally Released: United States, Feb 25, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama

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