The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)

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Series of television plays written by six different authors. Each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and his wives. Keith Michell ties the episodes together with his dignified and magnetic performance as the mighty monarch.

IMDb rating: 8.4 (1,564 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): BritBox Amazon Channel
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Keith Michell Henry VIII of England
Anthony Quayle Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (1970)

8.22 avg 6 episodes 8.1 → 8.4 90 min avg

Consistent
Big finale

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Catherine of Aragon	8.1	143
2	Anne Boleyn	8.2	123
3	Jane Seymour	8.0	115
4	Anne of Cleves	8.3	111
5	Catherine Howard	8.3	112
6	Catherine Parr	8.4	105

The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)

Cast

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