This show tells the story of three key days in Anne Boleyn's downfall. The presenter describes each day's events from their actual location which really helps to build atmosphere and adds authenticity.
I'm a big fan of the Tudor period of history and this does side with the more sensational interpretation of the facts - Thomas Cromwell is firmly in the villain camp here - rather than the more nuanced Wolf Hall interpretation.
However it's hard not to be emotionally impacted by the sheer personal side of the story - think The Passion of Joan of Arc rather than The Tudors and you'll know what I mean.
Well done Channel 5 in the UK - I had hesitated before watching this due to the choice of provider but was very pleasantly surprised.
I'm a big fan of the Tudor period of history and this does side with the more sensational interpretation of the facts - Thomas Cromwell is firmly in the villain camp here - rather than the more nuanced Wolf Hall interpretation.
However it's hard not to be emotionally impacted by the sheer personal side of the story - think The Passion of Joan of Arc rather than The Tudors and you'll know what I mean.
Well done Channel 5 in the UK - I had hesitated before watching this due to the choice of provider but was very pleasantly surprised.
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