Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 1 · Episode 8
Truth and Justice
The Pope's legate Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio arrives to hear the case for King Henry VIII's divorce from Katherine of Aragon. Cardinal Wolsey intimidates Campeggio: "Let me make certain things plain to you. If you do not grant the King his divorce, papal authority in England will be annihilated!" Wolsey has assured Henry that the divorce will be granted, but the Pope and Campeggio are not so easily swayed. A desperate Wolsey begs Queen Katherine to abdicate the marriage, but she ultimately refuses. Wolsey's enemies circle; Anne Boleyn plants more doubt in Henry's mind about Wolsey, who soon threatens Campeggio both physically and politically. A Legatine Court convenes at Blackfriar's Church, and both Henry and Katherine plead their cases.
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#3In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 38 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
2007First airedMay 20, 2007
Guest stars
John Kavanaghas Cardinal Campeggio
Bosco Hoganas Bishop Fisher
Joe Van Moylandas Thomas Tallis
Declan Conlonas Mendoza
Gabrielle Anwaras Princess Margaret
Peter Gaynoras Hans HolbeinEmmanuel Leconteas King Francis I
Fiona Ryanas Jane
Philip O'Sullivanas Bishop WarhamGordon Sterneas Bishop Tunstall
Alan Devineas Wolsey's SecretaryRebecca Fribergas Twin Joan
Gabriella Wrightas Queen ClaudeMartin Maguireas Court Cryer
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Alison MacLeanDirector
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