Six Wives

The story of King Henry VIII’s six wives is a tale of political crisis and personal tragedy, sacrifice and survival, sex and death, scandal, love and betrayal. But, after centuries of myth have built up around this story, has it clouded our view of the real women involved? In this six-part podcast series, we’ll be peeling back the layers of mythmaking to take another look at these fascinating women, who shaped the course of Henry’s reign – and the history of England.

Published: March 25, 2023 at 11:12 AM

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Six wives: Catherine of Aragon. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

From beloved queen to defiant divorcee, Dr Nicola Clark and Dr Tracy Borman chart the fluctuating fortunes of Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon
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Six wives: Anne Boleyn. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Dr Owen Emmerson and Dr Tracy Borman chart the dramatic rise and deadly fall of Anne Boleyn, revealing how she changed the course of English history
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Six wives: Jane Seymour. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Dr Nicola Tallis and Dr Tracy Borman reveal why there was more to Jane Seymour than just being the wife who gave King Henry VIII a son
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Six wives: Anne of Cleves. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Dr Elizabeth Norton and Dr Tracy Borman reveal how the woman commonly mocked as a “Flanders mare” actually led a full and fascinating life
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Six wives: Catherine Howard. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Kate McCaffrey and Dr Tracy Borman chart the tragic story of Catherine Howard, Henry’s vivacious fifth wife, who was ultimately sent to the executioner’s block
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Six wives: Katherine Parr. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Dr Estelle Paranque and Dr Tracy Borman reveal how Henry VIII’s last wife used her position to advance religious reform – and bolster her own power

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