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Barney Harwood presents a whistle-stop tour of Henry VIII's reign through comic sketches. Among the themes that Barney touches on are: Henry's six wives and their various fates; his need for a male heir; the establishment of the Church of England; crime and punishment; food; health and medicine.

Resources

1. Henry VIII - script to download / print (pdf)
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Download Teacher's Notes (pdf)

See also...

Tudor music. collection

Some short examples of Tudor music, including 'Greensleeves'.

Tudor music

More from our Tudors collection

2. Elizabeth I. audio

Barney Harwood presents a brief guide to the action packed reign of Elizabeth I.

2. Elizabeth I

3. Rich and poor. audio

Barney Harwood presents a comic guide to the contrasting lives of the rich and poor during Tudor times.

3. Rich and poor

4. Work and play. audio

Barney Harwood presents a comic guide to work and play in Tudor England, including early football.

4. Work and play