Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant

Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant

Documentary 2009

Henry VIII's accession to the throne in 1509 filled the nation with hope. However, by his death 38 years later, he had earned the reputation of a tyrannical and ruthless King. How did the one turn into the other? Acclaimed historian Dr. David Starkey presents the most detailed analysis to date of the life of this infamous British monarch.

Documentary 2009

PG

Starring David Starkey

EPISODE 1

Prince (1485-1509)

Dr David Starkey examines the dramatic events of Henry's childhood which shaped his attitude and personality.

47 min · Apr 6, 2009
EPISODE 2

Warrior (1509-1525)

Foreign disappointments mirrored Henry's deteriorating marriage, but he remakes himself, his throne and kingdom.

47 min · Apr 13, 2009
EPISODE 3

Lover (1526-1536)

As Henry struggles to get his marriage annulled, he rethinks the monarchy resulting in a break with Rome, a new religion and a new wife.

48 min · Apr 20, 2009
EPISODE 4

Tyrant (1533-1547)

Henry grows older, more ill and more dangerous; he creates a fiercely independent England and news sense of national destiny.

49 min · Apr 27, 2009

David Starkey

Host

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Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant

DOCUMENTARY

Henry VIII's accession to the throne in 1509 filled the nation with hope. However, by his death 38 years later, he had earned the reputation of a tyrannical and ruthless King. How did the one turn into the other? Acclaimed historian Dr. David Starkey presents the most detailed analysis to date of the life of this infamous British monarch.

Information

Studio: CICA
Released: 2009
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)