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All the splendor and scandal of England's 16th-century royal court comes to life in this series that follows notorious Tudor monarch Henry VIII. The king often lets his passions rule, making for one of the most tumultuous periods of the throne.

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, James Frain, Anthony Brophy, Guy Carleton, Sarah Bolger, Natalie Dormer, Max Brown, Nick Dunning, Rod Hallett, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Ward

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• SEASON  3

Summary of Season 1 (2007) - 4 discs

This historically loose but visually lush drama series toasts the earlier days of King Henry VIII, as the handsome young monarch juggles the pressure to produce a male heir, momentous political decisions and his appetite for ladies-in-waiting.

Summary of Season 3 (2009) - 3 discs

The sexually insatiable King Henry VIII romances third wife Jane Seymour and ruthlessly quashes an uprising of rebels protesting England's break with Rome. But dissension within his own ranks leads Henry to question the loyalty of his closest allies.

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen 1.85:1

Subtitles

None

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

CC

No

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono

Rating

TV-MA - This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.