Melvyn Bragg explores the story of William Tyndale's English translation of the Bible.

Melvyn Bragg introduces his film exploring the life of William Tyndale: the heroic 16th century pioneer who found himself on a collision course with the Tudors when he translated the Bible into English.

30 May 2013

3 minutes

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The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England

Life and Death in the Tudor Court
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William Tyndale
History biography page about William Tyndale

Melvyn Bragg and David Harry discuss Thomas More's persecution of Tyndale's supporters.
Duration: 02:21
The punishment for translating the Bible into English.
Duration: 02:43