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The Hidden Henry

Five academics present portraits of unknown, intimate and surprising aspects of Henry VIII's character

Radio 4 Extra,2 episodes

Episodes

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Henry The Scholar
Dr Steven Gunn and Dr Andrea Clarke explore the intellectual life of Henry VIII.
26 May 2009,15 mins
Henry The Father
Susan Doran and Henry VIII's biographer, Lucy Wooding, explore Henry's role as father.
27 May 2009,15 mins