Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 1 · Episode 4
His Majesty, The King
As a reward for his denunciation of Martin Luther in his book, the Defence of the Seven Sacraments, the Pope christens Henry "Defender of the Faith", but a brush with death causes the King to seek a solution to his lack of an heir. Princess Margaret reluctantly marries the decrepit King of Portugal, but the union is short-lived; Henry's desire for Anne Boleyn intensifies. Having arrested the King's secretary as a supposed French spy, Wolsey replaces him with his protege, a shrewd commoner named Thomas Cromwell.
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#1In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 38 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
2007First airedApril 22, 2007
Guest stars
Blathnaid McKeownas Princess Mary Tudor
Guy Carletonas Chamberlain
Pádraic Delaneyas George Boleyn
Jamie Thomas Kingas Thomas Wyatt
Joe Van Moylandas Thomas Tallis
Kris Holden-Riedas William Compton
Gabrielle Anwaras Princess Margaret
Eric Higginsas Groom
Steve Wilsonas Tower ConstableRebecca Fribergas Twin Joan
Fiona Ryanas Jane
Clive Geraghtyas Dr. Linacre
Matt Ryanas Richard PaceEamon Rohanas Archbishop
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Steve ShillDirector
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