The Tudors

King Henry VIII prepares for war with France but is dissuaded by the diplomatic manipulation of his powerful Lord Chancellor. The harmony of the King's domestic affairs is threatened when he discovers that Elizabeth Blount lady-in-waiting to his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, is pregnant with his child.

Season 1. Despite his French treaty, Henry considers a Spanish alliance.

Season 1. Henry conceals marital woes from Charles V, his queen's nephew.

Season 1. Despite recent papal honors, Henry schemes to divorce the queen.

Season 1. A reversal with Spain forces Henry to seek new political allies.

Season 1. Conspirators against Wolsey are emboldened by talk of a divorce.

Season 1. England suffers from food shortages and an outbreak of plague.

Season 1. A special envoy from the Pope hears Henry's marriage petition.

Season 1. Cardinal Wolsey falls from grace and is succeeded by Thomas More.

Season 1 finale. A disgraced Wolsey tries a desperate plan to save himself.