Title: The Six Wives of Henry XIII (Via Amazon Prime)
Episode: Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves
Released: 2001
So the mini-series is only four episodes long, with the last four wives having the pair up for their episodes. I’m kind of disappointed, but I can understand why they might want to use less time. After all, with the exception of Jane Seymour, the last wives of Henry had less of an impact on Henry, England and history in general. Still, part of me wishes they could have spent the same amount of time on these women.
I have to admit though, that the section on Jane Seymour was perhaps the most I’ve seen on her. Most documentaries on the Tudors seem to pass her by as simply Edward’s mother. This goes a little more in-depth. I still think more could have been said. Especially during her time as Catherine of Aragon’s lady-in-waiting and her relationship with Mary.
Anne of Cleves story just made me feel sorry for her. Again, not much is usually said about Anne other than the fact that she and Harry annulled their marriage quickly out of displeasure with each other. This documentary segment makes me wonder about it. She’s another one of the Queens I wish I knew more of, and may add to my list of people to research and read about.
THis episode gets an B, as I feel it doesn’t really do justice to these two women, but it does a better job then the last at making you want to know more about them.
Sokorra Lewis 