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The Serpent And The Comforter

7.9/10 · 22 votesFeb 3, 197250 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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King Henry is intrigued by a preacher who is arrested for heresy and speaks with him to persuade him to give up his dissension against the practices of the Catholic Church. The preacher emphasizes to him the simplicity of the Gospel, and his suffering and

Directed byMoira Armstrong

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes13

Cast6

James Maxwell

James Maxwell

King Henry VII

James Laurenson

James Laurenson

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

H

Hayward Morse

Christopher Neame

Christopher Neame

John Franklyn-Robbins

John Franklyn-Robbins

Crew1

Moira Armstrong

Moira Armstrong

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Serpent And The Comforter" is episode 5 of The Shadow of the Tower season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 22 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Moira Armstrong, it aired on February 3, 1972.