Henry VII: Winter KingMarch 24, 2016

Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, Henry’s wife was Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC

Henry VII: Winter King was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 24 March 2016, 05:30. This episode was initially placed on Friday 7 March 2014.