Description |
4 videodiscs (approximately 540 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Cast |
Keith Michell, Annette Crosbie, Dorothy Tutin, Anne Stallybrass, Elvi Hale. |
Note |
Originally broadcast on television in 1970. |
Summary |
A chronicle of England's turbulent years of the early 16th century, recounting the life and times of the vibrant and lusty King Henry VIII in a cycle of six plays. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Contents |
Disc 1. Catherine of Aragon / written by Rosemary Anne Sisson ; directed by John Glenister -- Anne Boleyn / written by Nick McCarty ; directed by Naomi Capon. Disc 2. Jane Seymour / written by Ian Thorne ; directed by John Glenister -- Anne of Cleves / written by Jean Morris ; directed by John Glenister. Disc 3. Catherine Howard / written by Beverley Cross ; directed by Naomi Capon -- Catherine Parr / written by John Pebble ; directed by Naomi Capon. |
Note |
Special features: The Other Boleyn Girl : 90-minute bonus drama inspired by the popular Phillippa Gregory novel; Character portrait gallery; Cast biographies. |
Language |
English dialogue; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama.
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Catherine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536 -- Drama.
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Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 -- Drama.
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Jane Seymour, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1509?-1537 -- Drama.
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Anne, of Cleves, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1515-1557 -- Drama.
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Catherine Howard, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, -1542 -- Drama.
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Catharine Parr, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1512-1548 -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Television serials.
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Biographical -- Television series.
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Added Author |
Glenister, John.
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Michell, Keith.
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Crosbie, Annette, 1934-
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Tutin, Dorothy, 1930-2001.
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British Broadcasting Company.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Added Title |
Six wives of Henry the Eighth |
ISBN |
1419821016 |
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9781419821011 |
Standard No. |
794051245427 |
Music No. |
E2454 BBC Video |
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