Jonathan Rhys Meyers
King Henry VIII
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- 1. In Cold Blood Apr 1, 2007
- Against counsel, Henry prepares for war with France.
- 2. Simply Henry Apr 8, 2007
- Henry considers an alliance with Spain; Elizabeth gives birth to the king's illegitimate child.
- 3. Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey! Apr 15, 2007
- Henry must conceal his feelings for Queen Katherine; Henry meets Anne Boleyn for the first time.
Mar 20, 2024 · Things In The Tudors That Are Historically Accurate. Seemingly plucked from a soap opera, the plot where Henry's sister marries his best friend in secret is surprisingly accurate. Contrary to the show's dramatic flair, this narrative sticks closely to historical events.
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The TV series The Tudors (2008-2010) depicts the reign of Henry VIII. So far I've not noticed any historical inaccuracies. How truthful to history is it?
Mar 17, 2024 · Historical facts are occasionally strayed from in The Tudors television series when it comes to those close to the King. However, most details about the king himself are historically accurate.
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Nov 28, 2014 · Many film and television dramas are obsessively accurate when it comes to costumes, in an effort to faithfully recreate the period. Think “Downton Abbey,” or any of the Jane Austen books brought to film, or any Merchant-Ivory film. But not one item of costuming in “The Tudors” was even remotely historically accurate.
Mar 28, 2008 · The show joins Rome and John Adams in a string of TV programs dramatizing important chapters in history. The lack of accuracy, however, is driving some history buffs crazy.
The Tudors is good if you're looking for dramatic TV. Historical accuracy is rather hit and miss. Do remember though about the casting of Henry that he's in his 20s when the series starts, and was an extremely athletic man until later in his life.
The Tudors is a historical fiction television series set primarily in 16th-century England, created and written by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime. The series was a collaboration among American, British, and Canadian producers, and was filmed mostly in Ireland.
