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Wolf Hall
The Sanctity of Hilary Mantel's Storytelling
"I feel like I'm almost saying, 'Hi, Hilary, we're carrying on with it, don't worry.'" The cast and crew reflect on the extraordinary storytelling talents of the late Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall, and carrying on her legacy.
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52:45
Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs.

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Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife.

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The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry.

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53:05
Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways.

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A secret marriage brings scandal to court.

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In the wake of Anne’s execution, the King weds Jane Seymour.

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59:50
Learn why Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen.

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1:00:20
See why Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.

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1:00:35
Follow Cromwell’s actions when Anne gives birth to a girl, not the longed-for male heir.

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1:00:30
See why Cromwell’s enemies keep a close watch on him after Henry’s marriage to Anne.

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1:00:05
Learn why Cromwell remains in London after Wolsey is forced to move to York.

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1:04:45
See how Wolsey’s restoration to the king’s favor lies with the loyal Cromwell.