How accurate is the Showtime series The Tudors?

This storyline on The Tudors definitely seems like a soap-opera-style liberty that the writers decided to take to spice things up, but nope, it’s actually true! And in yet another surprise, the story that they portray on the show is actually shockingly close to what really happened.

Who is killed at the beginning of The Tudors?

The Tudors: Starting as it means to go on…the opening scene of episode one, series one presents the murder of Henry VIII’s Uncle (the Ambassador to Urbino) at the hands of the French which precipitates a war between England and France.

Which uncle of Henry VIII was murdered in Italy?

Sir Thomas Brandon
Sir Thomas Brandon, of Southwark, Surrey, and of Duddington, Northamptonshire, KG (died 27 January 1510) was an English soldier, courtier and diplomat.

How many episodes of the Tudors are there?

The series formally began 1 April 2007. Individual episodes are numbered. On 20 June 2010, the series aired its 38th and final episode. All four seasons have been released on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4.

Where does the story of the Tudors take place?

It chronicles the life of the infamous King of England, Henry VIII, and takes place in the sixteenth century- focusing on his relationship with his unpopular Chief Minister Cardinal Wolsey, his newfound romance with Anne Boleyn, and his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to secure his dynasty.

What happens in Season 4 of the Tudors?

After receiving a letter from an anonymous source the King decides to investigate the accusation that two other men knew Catherine ‘carnally’ while she was under the service of the Dowager Duchess, and he confines his Queen to her apartments with only Lady Rochford.

Who was the cardinal in Season 1 of the Tudors?

Season 1 chronicles the period of Henry VIII’s reign in which his effectiveness as king is tested by international conflicts and political intrigue in his own court. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey plays a major part, acting as Henry’s trusted advisor.