Henry VII: The Secret Life Of England's Most Sinister Monarch | The Winter King | Timeline

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Published 2023-12-30
Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, to his secret death and the succession of his son Henry VIII, this programme reveals the ruthless tactics Henry VII used to win - and cling on to - the ultimate prize, the throne of England. Exploring magnificent buildings and long-lost documents, Penn reveals the true story of this suspicious, enigmatic and terrifying monarch.

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All Comments (21)
  • @anooshadar
    It’s a shame that Henry VII is overshadowed by his son and grandchildren, if he hadn’t won Bosworth there would have been no tudors
  • @christophercasey7388
    You've discounted the role of Henry's mother in bringing him to the throne and arranging the marriage with Elizabeth.
  • @wannacashmeoutside
    What I appreciate about medieval Monarchs is that they actually went out and fought battles! They went out and defended their kingdoms. They’re not just sitting in their castles they’re doing things!
  • @TheHomelessDreamer
    The Tudors were quickly followed by the Fordors and then the Hatchbacks.
  • @brianmerz6070
    Thank you for taking me places that I can never go.
  • @t.l.1610
    What’s with the comments painting Henry & his mother as paragon’s of evil while Richard was this poor martyred saint? Richard had good qualities AND did shady things to take the crown. Margaret & Henry too. They were all ambitious, products of their times.
  • @brookelynnwu8016
    His wife played an important role too, since her claim to the throne was stronger, their marriage strengthened his.
  • @kasie680
    I don’t think he had a hunger for power, his mother had that hunger!
  • @emilien.
    Wonderfully presented. The lessons of this dynasty resonate both forward and backward in time; a chill ran up and down my spine as I was watching this.
  • @marvwatkins7029
    The host should have never touched that scroll or coin without gloves unless they were reproductions.
  • @MsSteelphoenix
    I'm not a fan of the Tudors, but you can't deny that they as a dynasty shaped England (and the UK) for centuries to come.
  • @ianmaddams9577
    I’m not a huge fan of the royal family. But I do like learning the history about them . We can’t change history but can learn from it
  • @spaceman081447
    I always thought that Henry VIII was "England's most sinister monarch." Wasn't he the one who was killing anybody who looked cross-eyed at him, especially his wives?
  • @Suuusan28
    Interesting video so I will correct only the biggest inaccuracies :-). Richard didnÂŽt imprison his nephews. Tower was traditional place where kings awaited their coronations. He didnÂŽt proclaim himself a king. Richard accepted the offer to be king by representatives of the 3 estates of the realm and on 26 June 1483 he became king. Confirmed by his first and only parliament with Titulus Regius in 1484.Plus I would say that unfortunately their marriage (Henry and Elizabeth) produced children.
  • @MLennholm
    17:53 That painting is of young Henry VIII, not prince Arthur. The painting shown at 48:02 is Arthur. You've got them mixed up.
  • @ruthspanos2532
    The Tudors were megalomaniacs
just like all royalty back then. I find it odd that we should be upset about Henry VII having a less ‘legitimate’ claim to the throne. As if being born a son of someone was any great way to choose a leader, or in any way resulted in good governance.
  • @carmenlottner297
    As has been alluded to in other comments,his mother's story is even more extraordinary imo.
  • @AdmRose
    I’m not sure that Thomas More would agree that Henry VIII was an improvement over Henry VII.