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The Best Episodes of The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1

Every episode of The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1!

Through dramatic reconstructions and his own passionate narration, Dr. David Starkey, the controversial Tudor historian, profiles the six women who married Henry Vlll.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1 Episode 1 - Catherine of Aragon
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    #1 - Catherine of Aragon

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    Catherine of Aragon The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, was Henry's first wife and succeeded in giving him a child, Mary. Her fierce yet eventually futile resistance to his efforts to divorce her started the religious revolution that made England a Protestant country.

    Director:Steven Clarke
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1 Episode 2 - Anne Boleyn
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    #2 - Anne Boleyn

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    Anne Boleyn The temptress Anne Boleyn, who charmed the King with her seductive French ways gave him his second daughter, Elizabeth. Henry soon tired of her though and had her beheaded.

    Director:Mary Cranitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1 Episode 3 - Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves
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    #3 - Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves

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    Jane Seymour The luckless Jane Seymour managed to escape Henry's wrath by giving him his only surviving son, Edward. Unfortunately she died during childbirth. Anne of Cleves The 'Flanders Mare' as she was affectionately known, Anne of Cleves did not please her husband in bed. Somehow though, she earned herself a pay-off guaranteeing her a life of luxury.

    Director:Louise Wardle
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII Season 1 Episode 4 - Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr
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    #4 - Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr

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    Katherine Howard is perhaps the most tragic of Henry's wives. When she was just 18 years of age, Henry became absolutely besotted with her stunning beauty and unbridled sexuality. Unfortunately for his queen, she found it hard to make do with only Henry's loving which left the King with only one option - to cut off her head. Catherine Parr Possibly the most intelligent and humane of Henry's wives.

    Director:Nicholas White
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Catherine of Aragon" is the best rated episode of "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Steven Clarke and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2001. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Anne Boleyn".