TV series
The Shadow of the Tower
1972, English.
The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1972
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S1 E13: The King Without A Face
Aired 30 March 1972
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Details
- First aired
- 6 January 1972
- Last aired
- 30 March 1972
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Shadow of the Tower has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Shadow of the Tower finished?
Yes. The Shadow of the Tower ended in 1972, so you can watch the whole story.
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