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A Man for All Seasons

Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Starring Paul Scofield.

Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. King Henry VIII wants the pope to grant him a divorce from his barren wife to marry Anne Boleyn in order to get a male heir. Above all he wants the endorsement of his newly appointed chancellor and widely respected scholar Sir Thomas More. But More has a divine conscience and will not consent to a break with the church of Rome. The scene is set for a struggle between the power of a king and a man who loves God more than his life.

Paul Scofield's performance won one of the film's six Oscars, which also included the best picture award. Adapted by Robert Bolt from his own stage play.

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1 hour, 55 minutes

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Last Friday11:35
BBC Two

Credits

Sir Thomas MorePaul Scofield
Lady AliceWendy Hiller
Thomas CromwellLeo McKern
King Henry VIIIRobert Shaw
MargaretSusannah York
Richard RichJohn Hurt
Duke of NorfolkNigel Davenport
Will RoperCorin Redgrave
Cardinal WolseyOrson Welles
MatthewColin Blakely
WriterRobert Bolt
DirectorFred Zinnemann

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Sep 201214:15
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 8 Sep 201214:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Mon 14 Apr 201410:30
    BBC Two
  • Mon 22 Jun 201515:15
    BBC Two
  • Sun 27 Dec 201508:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 15 Jun 202413:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Last Friday11:35
    BBC Two except Scotland

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