David Starkey’s Henry VIII
Synopsis
We all know that Henry VIII had six wives, broke away from the Catholic church and was fat. But how much more do we know about this crucially important figure in British history?
In a three part series, historian and broadcaster, David Starkey, a renowned expert on this complex and contradictory character, reveals the full life story of Henry VIlI. For Starkey, historical characters are only human, and his refreshing take on the motivations behind Henry’s behaviour makes the subject enjoyably accessible. He also manages to highlight a series of links between today’s troubled monarchy and the 16th century king, some of which are breathtaking in their similarity, but all of which are insightful, iconoclastic and entertaining.
We all know that Henry VIII had six wives, broke away from the Catholic church and was fat. But how much more do we know about this crucially important figure in British history?
In a three part series, historian and broadcaster, David Starkey, a renowned expert on this complex and contradictory character, reveals the full life story of Henry VIlI. For Starkey, historical characters are only human, and his refreshing take on the motivations behind Henry’s behaviour makes the subject enjoyably accessible. He also manages to highlight a series of links between today’s troubled monarchy and the 16th century king, some of which are breathtaking in their similarity, but all of which are insightful, iconoclastic and entertaining.
Duration
3 x 52'
Definition
SD
Genre
History
Subgenre
Factual
Producer
CONVERGENCE PRODUCTIONS LTD