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Summary:This episode examines the remarkable reign of Henry VIII, which led to the dissolution of the monasteries and placed near tyrannical powers in the hands of the King.
(Contains reconstruction / re-encactment footage)
Description:Dr David Starkey's complete history of the British Monarchy, which reveals the epic and bloody stories of our Kings and Queens and charts the course of the oldest surviving political institution in Europe
Broadcaster:Channel 4
Collection:Channel 4
Genre:Documentary and Factual
Producer:Granada Television Ltd.
Programme Episode:Episode 2 - Henry VIII King and Emperor