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  • Season 3 Episode 6: The Search for a New Queen

    43:00
    Henry is coming out of his grief, and wants a new queen. Not just any new queen though. One he is in love with. Who's pretty. Preferably young. Heather and Jonathan break down all the truth behind the drama in this episode. Hint: Cromwell is about to fall.Show notes at WatchingTheTudors.com.Like the show? Leave a positive rating, please! It really helps feed the algorithm so others can find the show as well! Thanks!

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  • Season 3 episode 5: Problems With the Reformation

    48:29
    In this episode, Jonathan and I chat about Reginald Pole, the role of Fools, the Six Articles, and more.WatchingTheTudors.com for show notes and more info!
  • Watching The Tudors Season 3 Episode 4: The Death of a Queen

    37:44
    Season 3 Episode 4: In Which Jane Seymour Dies. We chat about Henry's title including that he's King of France, and the whiplash of the Henrican Reformation. Also, how many times was Charles Brandon married? Plus, Jonathan cries about Jane's death and needs to leave the room while I talk about how she *really* died. Dig deeper at the Renaissance English History Podcast at englandcast.com :)
  • Season 3 Episode 3: Dissension and Punishment

    38:07
    And we're back, talking about the Pilgrimage of Grace, the mission-based life of Cromwell, quail's eggs, and Josquin. Thanks for listening!
  • Watching the Tudors Season 3 Episode 2

    35:01
    We're back! In Season 3 Episode 2, the Pilgrimage of Grace is heating up, Henry makes a not-so-subtle threat to Jane, Mary's back, and Brandon is conflicted. If you love this show, please leave a rating or review on iTunes - it makes a huge difference. Thank you so much! More information about us at WatchingTheTudors.com - and thanks for listening!
  • Watching the Tudors Season 3 Episode 1: Civil Unrest

    39:26
    The Pilgrimage of Grace begins, which is distinctly lacking in grace. Also, Henry marries Jane. She pushes for him to reconcile with Mary, but Mary remains as stubborn as her mother. Where, oh where, will this end? And what exactly is the Keeper of the Privy Seal?All this, and more, is answered as Heather and Jonathan break down the drama behind the stories on this show where we watch the Tudors, and talk about what was true, what was dramatic license, and what was just plain made up. Like the show? Rate us on iTunes, and we'll be eternally grateful.Learn more about us at WatchingTheTudors.com, or Englandcast.com (which is Heather's other show, the Renaissance English History Podcast).
  • Watching the Tudors Season 2 Episode 10

    21:56
    In the Season Finale of Season 2 of The Tudors, Anne loses her head. Well, has it taken from her, to be completely accurate.We break it down and find the truth behind the drama. Oh, and I get very upset at the music in this episode. And Jonathan cries.You can get show notes at WatchingTheTudors.com, and remember, if you like this show, please leave us a rating in iTunes. It makes us so very happy and grateful. :)