The Shadow of the Tower (1972)

Genre

docudrama

Country

United Kingdom

Length

1 season, 13 episodes

Rating

5.7 of 10 from 3 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is a historical docudrama series about King Henry VII of England and how he founded the Tudor dynasty. It shows the early years of his rule and the people around him.

slow-burneducationalstatelyseriousperiod-piecedetaileddrymeditative

What happens

The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R and featured several actors who had appeared in them (but in new roles). Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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