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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, Dr. David Starkey, the controversial Tudor historian, profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.

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Ended

Original Name

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

First Air Date

September 10, 2001

Last Air Date

October 1, 2001

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Networks

Channel 4

Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr
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Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr

Katherine Howard is perhaps the most tragic of Henry's wives. When she was just 18 years of age, Henry became absolutely besotted with her stunning beauty and unbridled sexuality. Unfortunately for his queen, she found it hard to make do with only Henry's loving which left the King with only one option - to cut off her head. Catherine Parr Possibly the most intelligent and humane of Henry's wives.

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