Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 1 · Episode 3
Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!
As Cardinal Wolsey has lost his chance to be Pope with King Henry's decision to go to war against France, a new accord with Spain and Queen Katherine's nephew Charles, Holy Roman Emperor, offers him fresh hope. Thomas More is knighted by Henry, and charged with destroying any copies of the Lutheran "heresy" he can seize, obviously paining More (although he, too, considers it heretical). Princess Mary's engagement to the Dauphin of France is broken off in favour of a marriage to Charles of Spain; and Henry's elder sister, Princess Margaret, is to marry the King of Portugal. Charles Brandon, Henry's friend, is made Duke of Suffolk in order to be able to escort her to Portugal. Meanwhile, Anne Boleyn encounters Henry face-to-face for the first time at a masquerade, leaving a distinct impression on him.
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#5In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 38 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
2007First airedApril 15, 2007
Guest stars
Blathnaid McKeownas Princess Mary Tudor
Anthony Brophyas Chapuys
Guy Carletonas Chamberlain
Jamie Thomas Kingas Thomas Wyatt
Joe Van Moylandas Thomas Tallis
Kris Holden-Riedas William Compton
Declan Conlonas Mendoza
Gabrielle Anwaras Princess Margaret
Steve Wilsonas Tower Constable
Eric Higginsas Groom
Alan Devineas Wolsey's Secretary
Matt Ryanas Richard PaceLorna Doyleas Joan
Mark Lambertas William CornishCrew
Steve ShillDirector
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