The Private Lives of the Tudors

Season 1

Based on the completely new research for Tracy Borman's new book, these programmes take us behind closed doors during the Tudor Age. The series tells the down-and -dirty, nitty gritty stories of life at court during those tumultuous years: their sex lives, their affairs, childbirth, contraception, health, hygiene, medicine, diet and much more.

20193 episodes13+

Documentary•Drama•Historical

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S1 E1 - Henry VIII: The Rise of a Dynasty
June 6, 2016
44min
13+
The truth about Henry VIII's affairs and his choosiness when it came to women.
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S1 E2 - Henry VIII: The Tyrant King
February 8, 2019
44min
13+
Intricate details about the man, Henry VIII are revealed. Everything from his interests and his clothing to the food that he ate and the accidents he endured.
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S1 E3 - Elisabeth I: The Golden Age
February 8, 2019
45min
13+
Elizabeth's difficulties as Queen - attitudes to and treatment of women at the time.
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