TV series
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970, English, on BBC Two. Created by Maurice Cowan.
A six-episode dramatisation of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode, with a different writer, is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 88 min
- Status
- Ended in 1970
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Catherine Parr
Aired 5 February 1970
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Maurice CowanCreator
- Keith MichellHenry VIII of England · 6 ep
- Anthony QuayleNarrator · 6 ep
- Patrick TroughtonDuke of Norfolk · 5 ep
- Bernard HeptonArchbishop Thomas Cranmer · 4 ep
- Basil DignamBishop Gardiner · 3 ep
- Sheila BurrellLady Rochford · 3 ep
- Wolfe MorrisThomas Cromwell · 3 ep
- Angela PleasenceCatherine Howard · 2 ep
- Dorothy TutinAnne Boleyn · 2 ep
- Howard GoorneyWill Somers · 2 ep
- John RonaneThomas Seymour · 2 ep
- Anne StallybrassJane Seymour · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 1970
- Last aired
- 5 February 1970
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Six Wives of Henry VIII are there?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 88 minutes each.
Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII finished?
Yes. The Six Wives of Henry VIII ended in 1970, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Six Wives of Henry VIII on?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is streaming on BritBox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
If you liked The Six Wives of Henry VIII, try Wolf Hall, Henry VIII, Victoria.
Who created The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII was created by Maurice Cowan and stars Keith Michell, Anthony Quayle, Patrick Troughton.