Name: Wolf Hall
Released: 2015-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

TV Show · Drama · History

The historical drama follows the story of Thomas Cromwell through his rise in social hierarchy. From his humble beginnings as a blacksmith's son, Cromwell becomes King Henry VIII's chief minister. The episodes chronicle his life as he deals with the power struggles of the Tudor Court and a king who has difficulty producing a male heir.

2015 · 1h 4m

Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Director Peter Kosminsky

EPISODE 1

Three Card Trick

Failing to secure the annulment of the King's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, Cardinal Wolsey is banished from Court. His hopes of returning to the King's favour lie with the ever loyal Thomas Cromwell.

1h 3 min
EPISODE 2

Entirely Beloved

Cardinal Wolsey has been forced to move to York. Cromwell stays in London, seeking to return Wolsey to the King's favour. As Cromwell's relationship with Henry deepens there is unexpected news from the north.

58 min
EPISODE 3

Anna Regina

Although he has no official title, Cromwell is relied on more and more in the running of the King's affairs. Cromwell manoeuvres a Bill through Parliament acknowledging Henry rather than the Pope as head of the Church of England.

59 min
EPISODE 4

The Devil's Spit

Anne gives birth to a girl, failing to produce Henry's longed for male heir. Cromwell requires the nobility and church to swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful Queen. But will Thomas More agree?

59 min
EPISODE 5

Crows

With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour. Anne hears of this and demands loyalty of Cromwell. But has she overplayed her cards?

58 min
EPISODE 6

Master of Phantoms

The king's love for Anne Boleyn has given way to anger and distrust and he instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second Queen. Sensing her loss of favour, Anne's enemies gather.

58 min