Six Wives with Lucy Worsley S01E01

A dramatised account of the key moments in the lives of Henry VIII's wives, combining drama with the presenter's own contemporary historical comment. In this episode, Lucy follows Catherine of Aragon through her emotional and physical struggles to give Henry the heir he so desperately needs to continue his dynasty. When Catherine finally gives birth to a baby girl, Henry's eye wanders to the ladies at court - first Mary Boleyn, and then to her sister, Anne.