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The Shadow of the Tower - Season 1

The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.

Top Cast

  • James Maxwell

    James Maxwell

    King Henry VII

  • James Laurenson

    James Laurenson

  • Colin Jeavons

    Colin Jeavons

  • Hayward Morse

    Hayward Morse

  • Christopher Neame

    Christopher Neame

  • John Franklyn-Robbins

    John Franklyn-Robbins

Overview

The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.

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