The Tudors

20074 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on
Channel 4

This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year reign (1509-1547) of England. The series looks at Henry's famous female companions like Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and delves into his relationships with important figures like Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey (head of the Catholic Church of England during its break with Rome) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was Henry's best friend and unofficial adviser.

Civil Unrest: Episode Image
Episode 1Civil Unrest

While Henry makes Jane his third wife, a revolt against the crackdown on Catholicism brews (S3 Ep1) - Sexual themes, violence and upsetting scenes

The Northern Uprising: Episode Image
Episode 2The Northern Uprising

While Henry sends Brandon to quell the rebels, Cromwell worries about his position (S3 Ep2)

Dissension and Punishment: Episode Image
Episode 3Dissension and Punishment

Despite promising mercy, Henry ruthlessly punishes those involved in the revolt (S3 Ep3) - Sexual themes, violence, torture, upsetting scenes

The Death of a Queen: Episode Image
Episode 4The Death of a Queen

Henry prepares for the birth of his and Jane's child (S3 Ep4) - Sexual themes and scenes some may find upsetting

Problems in the Reformation: Episode Image
Episode 5Problems in the Reformation

A grief-stricken Henry locks himself in his chambers following Jane's death (S3 Ep5) - Sexual themes, violence and upsetting scenes

Search for a New Queen: Episode Image
Episode 6Search for a New Queen

Cromwell tries to keep the Reformation on track by finding Henry a Protestant wife (S3 Ep6) - Offensive language, violent scenes of torture

Protestant Anne of Cleves: Episode Image
Episode 7Protestant Anne of Cleves

Henry's arranged marriage threatens to come undone when he meets his bride (S3 Ep7) - Sexual themes

The Undoing of Cromwell: Episode Image
Episode 8The Undoing of Cromwell

Brandon and Edward Seymour conspire to bring about Cromwell's downfall (S3 Ep8) - Sexual themes

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