Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 1 · Episode 2
Simply Henry
With Thomas More's encouragement, King Henry prepares to meet King Francis of France and sign Cardinal Wolsey's peace treaty. Henry had promised the hand of his daughter, Princess Mary, to the Dauphin of France, which caused strife between Henry and his queen, Katherine of Aragon. In France, Thomas Boleyn maneuvers his elder daughter Mary into Henry's bed in an effort to secure favor for the family. The Duke of Buckingham plots against the King, claiming a better right to the throne than Henry Tudor; but his purpose is betrayed by Thomas Boleyn and the Duke is executed. Katherine of Aragon continues to pray for Henry to give her a live, healthy son, but Henry wrestles with the theological problem of having married his brother's wife, and questions whether his lack of sons could be God's punishment. There is much celebration as Lady Elizabeth Blount gives birth to Henry's illegitimate son, to Katherine's pain. When Henry loses interest in Mary Boleyn after a short time, Thomas Boleyn turns to his younger daughter, Anne, to replace her.
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#10In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 38 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
2007First airedApril 8, 2007
Guest stars
Blathnaid McKeownas Princess Mary Tudor
John Kavanaghas Cardinal Campeggio
Joe Van Moylandas Thomas Tallis
Kris Holden-Riedas William Compton
Perdita Weeksas Mary BoleynEmmanuel Leconteas King Francis I
Ruta Gedmintasas Elizabeth Blount
Gabriella Wrightas Queen Claude
Steven Waddingtonas Duke of Buckingham
Barry McGovernas Bishop BonnivetJonathan Whiteas Hopkins
Geoff Simpsonas Bishop at Execution
Jonathan Byrne as ExecutionerCiaran Whiteheadas Dauphin
Crew
Charles McDougallDirector
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