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Henry IX

Season 1
Henry is a fortysomething man suffering a midlife crisis and looking to escape, but for one big roadblock-he's the King of England. Starring Charles Edwards(The Terror), Sally Phillips(Bridget Jones's Diary), Annette Crosbie(Little Dorrit), and Don Warrington(Death in Paradise), this gentle British comedy features "affectionate humor and an all-star cast"(The Mirror, UK).
IMDb 6.820173 episodes13+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Reigned In
    April 4, 2017
    29min
    13+
    Henry's creeping dissatisfaction with life on the throne is brought into sharp focus when he visits a halfway house in Manchester for recovering crack addicts. Back at the palace, a chance meeting with royal florist Serena further affects Henry's mood, leading to a snap decision and a dramatic announcement.
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  2. S1 E2 - Exit Strategy
    April 11, 2017
    30min
    13+
    As events escalate, Henry (wrongly) thinks he's managed to go off the grid for a clandestine meeting with Serena outside the palace. Meanwhile, with news of the possible abdication leaked to the press, suspicion wreaks havoc on previously rock-solid relationships within the royal household.
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  3. S1 E3 - Clearing the Air
    April 18, 2017
    29min
    16+
    Prince Alastair returns from abroad and is initially receptive to the idea of taking over the throne. However, with Henry's outraged younger brother, Edwin, on the warpath and a gay royal wedding apparently required before the accession can take place, will Henry ever achieve his dream of freedom and a normal life with Serena?
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Directors
Vadim Jean
Producers
Fremantle
Cast
Ben AshendenGina BellmanAnnette Crosbie
Studio
Acorn TV
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