Tony Robinson’s History of Britain (2020): S01E01 – The Tudors

Introduction The actor and history enthusiast Tony Robinson explores the history of Britain through the everyday lives of ordinary people during four periods of British history. Outline Tony Robinson takes us back 500 years, to life under Tudor king, Henry VIII. How a knacker became an executioner, and how clothes were made. Finding Henry’s sunken…

Andrew Marshall

15/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary

Introduction

The actor and history enthusiast Tony Robinson explores the history of Britain through the everyday lives of ordinary people during four periods of British history.

Outline

Tony Robinson takes us back 500 years, to life under Tudor king, Henry VIII.

How a knacker became an executioner, and how clothes were made.
Finding Henry’s sunken ship the Mary Rose.
Showing us how food was prepared in Tudor England.
A look at cumbersome armour.

Tony Robinson’s History of Britain Series

You can find a full index and overview of Tony Robinson’s History of Britain here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 04 January 2020.
Running Time: 44 minutes.
Rating: 7+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.