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Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor

Season 1
His life made gripping reading for millions through Hilary Mantel’s bestselling novel Wolf Hall.  But who was the real Thomas Cromwell? Historian Tracy Borman presents this two-part documentary which focuses on King Henry VIII's chief minister. From the son of a lowly blacksmith to one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history, his meteoric rise and spectacular fall are revealed.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Rise to Power
    December 11, 2021
    45min
    TV-PG
    Thomas Cromwell was a supreme political mover and shaker. Born in lowly circumstances, he maneuvered his way through Tudor England until he was the trusted advisor to King Henry VIII. But, as historian Tracy Borman reveals, he made many enemies on his route to the top, including Henry’s wife Anne Boleyn. As he solidified his power, the seeds for his ultimate execution were being sown.
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  2. S1 E2 - Fall from Grace
    December 11, 2021
    45min
    TV-PG
    Thomas Cromwell was Henry VIII’s right hand man and the power behind the throne. But his fall from grace was almost as spectacular as his rise to prominence. As historian Tracy Borman reveals, his attempts to keep his unpredictable employer happy eventually backfired. A disastrous royal marriage eventually led to Cromwell’s brutal execution. But Henry would regret losing his beloved favorite.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
Tracy Borman
Studio
Lion Television
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