Tensions are rising in King Henry's court - BBC

Will Cromwell one day be King? 😲👑

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King Henry's relationship with Cromwell is causing tension in his court, and Cromwell has to tell Thomas Howard he is not welcome.

[mikeainsworth]

I’m watching this in Lincolnshire - ‘One of the most brute and beastly shires in all the Realm.’😂

[A_Red_December]

I for one wish to hear the policies of Colin Clump, Peter Pisspiddle, Old Grandpa Gaphead and - most important - his goat.

[louthegiantcookie]

It's crazy how Henry both defends Cromwell, and is clearly resentful of him at the same time. Just like how he executed the man and then blamed everyone else for it instead of himself.

[azarisLP]

"This meeting could have been a letter."

[rajaishthrone]

Damian Lewis completely embodies the majesty of kingship. Watching him feels like you're watching a king. He just steals every scene he is in.

[sevenoctobers]

They're jealous that Henry spoke so highly of Cromwell. Meanwhile Cromwell is shaking in his boots, wondering what next when the tides turn, as they always do with this prince. Cromwell taught Henry to raise someone up, right before they're humbled. Remember Anne? She got what she wanted, to be acknowledged by the French diplomat, right before she was dragged to the tower, adultery incest and treason leveled against her. Cromwell knows he might not keep his head. He must time it well though, so that his family and friends survive his downfall.

[edvingrabar]

RIP Bernard Hill, you are missed as Duke of Norfolk

[MyCovertNarcissism]

Incredible acting all round. Absolutely outstanding cast.

[Matthistory]

Another stunning piece of television. The BBC at its best!

[mightisright]

The costumes on this shows are fantastic.

[lindaa]

The acting and the writing are so good.

[sedekiman]

Exquisite performance from Mark Rylance.

[bluehistory]

I love Damien Lewis as the King. In his defence ( Henry’s) he didn’t want a reigniting of the wars of the roses, his father took the throne in battle, his grandparents were very astute people: Edward IV, Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort. He was under pressure and the burden of that pressure fell on his advisers and his wives

[TarpeianRock]

What a relief, not one of these characters is blameless, not one hasn’t got blood on his hands, they make me think of a pack of hyenas, out for blood, any blood.

[vbLoewenzahn]

As far as anyone can be, I think Timothy Spall is a great replacement for late Bernard Hill. Perhaps a bit less of that Theoden energy, but much closer to the books' description and, from what I can tell, the way the real man looked.

[KarlyB-kvlh]

Masterful acting. Did anyone notice how Charles Brandon glares at Cromwell? He can barely take his eyes off him. He resents and hates Cromwell that much.

[lds]

A brilliant trilogy of books made into an excellent mini series. No one does historical mini series as well as the BBC!

[dakotamyrick]

My ancestor was apparently captain of the guard at his coronation, and his father fought at Bosworth Field.

[countanimeavenger]

It is very interesting that Cromwell worked to preserve the monarchy while his descendant Oliver Cromwell would work to destroy the monarchy after Charles the I, refused to work with what he believed were lesser people.

[kaeso]

I always find historical dramas intriguing to watch..its a nice way of visualizing history