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Episode 5
Episode 5 of 8
Historical drama series. 1538. With mournful Henry a recluse, troubled Cromwell tries to maintain authority in the face of murderous attacks and uncooperative nobles. However, the king's eccentric musings on religion take a turn Cromwell discovers he cannot control.
Last on
Thu 6 Jun 201300:20
BBC Two Scotland
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Henry VIII | Jonathan Rhys Meyers |
| Thomas Cromwell | James Frain |
| Charles Brandon | Henry Cavill |
| Sir Francis Bryan | Alan van Sprang |
| Will Sommers | David Bradley |
| Cardinal von Waldburg | Max von Sydow |
| Bishop Gardiner | Simon Ward |
| Richard Rich | Rod Hallett |
| Cardinal Pole | Mark Hildreth |
| Lady Ursula Misseldon | Charlotte Salt |
| Lady Mary Tudor | Sarah Bolger |
| Edward Seymour | Max Brown |
| Director | Jeremy Podeswa |
| Writer | Michael Hirst |
| Robert Aske | Gerard McSorley |
| Actor | Tamzin Merchant |