The Secret Life Of Henry VIIISeason 1 Episode 5 - Henry VIII

One of Tracy’s favourite subjects is the roller-coaster private life of England’s most famous King. The royal palace at Hampton Court and the Tower of London loom large in her exploration of a man who was a good deal more complex than his popular image suggests. For one thing, it turns out that Henry was a bit of a prude, who was pretty shocked by the worldliness of Anne Boleyn; he also had decent table manners, contrary to his roistering image. Tracy reveals the day to day life of the king and how it had to be adapted to accommodate his ever-increasing weight.

The Secret Life Of Henry VIII was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 5 August 2020, 04:55. This episode was initially placed on Friday 24 November 2017.