Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light brings the rest of Thomas Cromwell’s story after the fall of Anne Boleyn. We’ve seen Cromwell’s rise to power, and now it’s time to see his fall. Let’s be honest; ...
Thomas Cromwell, a prominent figure in King Henry VIII’s reign, doesn’t often get the spotlight in history books. That’s the appeal of both Wolf Hall series, including the Hilary Mantel book trilogy ...
For the last six weeks, we’ve watched how Thomas Cromwell’s story ends. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light got us up to his execution, which there was no escape from once Henry VIII has set his mind.
While primarily measured in his actions, Cromwell is outwardly exhausted. He is haunted by visions and night terrors involving Anne and his late mentor, Cardinal Wolsey (Jonathan Pryce), who was ...
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone whose Anglophilia is flaring up again. In this week’s edition, we recommend two acclaimed British TV series to satiate your cravings: Netflix’s ...
WHAT IT'S ABOUT In the spring of 1536, King Henry VIII's (Damian Lewis) second wife, Anne Boleyn, dies on the chopping block as he plans his nuptials with Jane Seymour (Kate Philips). Meanwhile, chief ...
A BBC show that was filmed in Somerset has been named among the best television adaptations of a historical UK era, according to a historian.
This BBC period drama has been praised by fans who think it is better than Downton Abbey. Wolf Hall is a British television ...