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Overview Details Customer Reviews The Madness of Henry the VIII brings to life the riveting story of one of England's most iconic monarchs and the scandals behind what ultimately brought about the separation of church and state. Drawing on present day experts and historical records, this 90-minute program catapults viewers back to the tumult and high drama of the Tudor period to depict an astounding story of sexual intrigue and royal politicking. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S...

Per its title, the 88-minute National Geographic special Madness of Henry VIII harkens back 500 years, to the reign of the tyrannical monarch who wielded more unchecked power than any ruler in British history. The program reveals how Henry VIII became engulfed in a cloud of wicked scandal for his six wives, two of whom he divorced by ordered execution. It tells of his decision to spin off the Catholic Church into an Anglican arm, in order to engineer his own church-sanctioned divorce -- a path that...

Produced by the National Geographic channel, this retelling of Henry VIII's incredible life was carefully constructed using insight from historians and actual historical records.The Madness of Henr...

details the private life of the famous British monarch. His first wife, Catherine of Aragon, is barely mentioned -- explained away by a prologue which states that she was "too respectable to be included." Henry then marries Anne Boleyn (Merle Oberon) but she is soon beheaded. His next wife, Jane Seymour (Wendy Barrie), dies during childbirth. His next wife is Anne of Cleves (Elsa Lanchester, in a prelude to her Bride of Frankenstein role), whom Henry reluctantly beds with his famous sigh, "The things...

From dashing youth to gout-ridden old age; this is the story of Good King Hal. Featuring accurately dramatized reconstructions; superb period imagery plus commentary and analyses by a team of leading authorities; this film is your ticket for a voyage through the pages of English history...