The Shadow of the Tower
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jan 06, 1972
- Popularity: 2.8169
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- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Mar 30, 1972
Last episode: The King Without A Face
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Crown In Jeopardy50 min
Henry Tudor emerges victorious over Richard III at the battle of Bosworth Field and seeks to form a coalition from which he hopes to establish a Tudor dynasty.
Episode 2Power in the Land50 min
Henry consolidates his power when Elizabeth gives birth to Prince Arthur legitimizing Henry's claim of descent from the legendary monarch.
Episode 3The Schooling Of Apes50 min
Henrys enemies represent commoner Lambert Simmel as the Earl of Warwick, the York pretender. The Earl of Lincoln leaves for Ireland to head the army that is forming against Henry,
Episode 4The Crowning Of Apes50 min
Henry forms an army to defend himself against the Irish-German army coming against him from Ireland.
Episode 5The Serpent And The Comforter50 min
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 convictions impress a young Tower guard.
