The BBC Tudors Collection

The BBC Tudors Collection combines the three most highly-praised, historically authentic mini-series ever produced about the great Tudor monarchs in one collectible set. From the heyday of BBC drama, these three tour-de-force dramas are meticulously researched and brilliantly acted, together winning 6 Emmy® awards and 8 BAFTAs. In The Shadow of the Tower, James Maxwell (The Portrait of a Lady) plays Henry VII, the first of the Tudor monarchs, who took over the throne after Richard III was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Keith Michell (Murder She Wrote) received an Emmy and a BAFTA for his masterful portrayal of England's infamously fickle king in The Six Wives of Henry VIII. And double-Oscar winner Glenda Jackson (A Touch of Class, Women in Love) turns in one of the most remarkable performances in television history, transforming herself into England's Virgin Queen in Elizabeth R, winning two Emmys and a BAFTA. All 25 episodes of these three breathtaking dramas are included in this 12-disc collection, the definitive screen portrait of the England's Tudor dynasty.

The Shadow of the Tower
James Maxwell stars as King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, in this remarkable series, the prequel to the BBC's award-winning Tudor histories, The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. When Henry, Earl of Richmond, ascended to the throne as King Henry VII in 1485, he would not only unite England after the tumultuous War of the Roses, he would herald the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Era. His reign would set the stage for the Protestant Reformation and the cultural revolution brought about by the Renaissance. Although overshadowed in history by his larger-than-life son and his remarkable granddaughter, his achievements can stand proudly alongside anything accomplished by his descendants.

Elizabeth R
A Chronicle of England's Golden Age of the late 16th century. Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson stars in one of the most popular and acclaimed Masterpiece Theatre presentations ever created, the story of England's Queen Elizabeth I. Filled with palace intrigue, royal romance and stunning historical detail, it traces her reign from young Princess through almost 50 years of rule over England's Golden Age. Long sought by collectors, this Emmy Award winning production boasts an all-star cast, riveting performances, gripping drama, and all the pomp and pageantry befitting this legendary Queen.

Exciting DVD extras include a running commentary by acclaimed historian Alison Wier, interviews, a portrait and costume gallery, and all-new readings of Elizabethan documents by Glenda Jackson herself!
Includes the episodes: The Lion's Cub, The Marriage Game, Shadow of the Sun, Horrible Conspiracies, The Enterprise of England, Sweet England's Pride.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Digitally remastered, and presented in all its splendor and glory, this 1970 Masterpiece Theatre classic is a must have for drama fans. Written by six different authors, each play is a lavish dramatization of the trials and tribulations surrounding Henry and his wives. Keith Michell, winner of the Emmy® Award for his outstanding performance as the definitive Henry VIII, ties the episodes together with his dignified and magnetic performance of the mighty monarch.

The Shadow of the Tower
• Crown in Jeopardy
• Power in the Land
• The Schooling of Apes
• The Crowing of Apes
• The Serpent and the Comforter
• The White Hart
• A Fly in the Ointment
• The Princely Gift
• Do the Sheep Sin?
• The Man Who Never Was
• The Strange Shapes of Reality
• The Fledgling
• The King Without a Face

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
• Catherine of Aragon
• Anny Boleyn
• Jane Seymour
• Anne of Cleves
• Catherine Howard
• Catherine Parr

Elizabeth R
• The Lion's Club
• The Marriage Game
• Shadow in the Sun
• Horrible Conspiracies
• The Enterprise of England
• Sweet England's Pride

The Shadow of the Tower

Directed by Moira Armstrong, Joan Kemp-Welch, Peter Moffatt, Keith Williams
Written by Julian Mitchell, John Elliot, John Gould< br> Produced by Jordan Lawrence
Executive Produced by
Original Music by
Cinematography by
Film Editing by
Costume Design by Odette Barrow, Velma Buckle

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Written by Beverly Cross, Nick McCarty, Jean Morris, John Prebble, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Ian Thorne
Directed by Naomi Capon, John Glenister
Produced by Mark Shivas, Ronald Travers
Editing by Tony Tew
Costume Design by John Bloomfield

Elizabeth R

Written by John Hale, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Julian Mitchell, Hugh Whitemore, John Prebble, Ian Rodger
Directed by Roderick Graham, Richard Martin, Donald McWhinnie, Claude Whatham, Herbert Wise
Produced by Roderick Graham, John Hale, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Julian Mitchell, Hugh Whitemore, John Prebble, Ian Rodger

Elizabeth R
"The BBC's brilliant pageant of history ... The whole canvas is set with splendour. Costumes, sets and locations have the hallmark of real quality and immense care."- Daily Express
" . . another huge success."- Daily Mail
"...another blue chip series."- The Guardian
"...begins with splendid style..."- Daily Telegraph
"...this quite regal achievement."- Sunday Times

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
"Keith Mitchell's Henry VIII is a splendid monster, a coarse childish tyrant with a will of steel. Wolfe Morris' Thomas Cromwell is a perfect villain, a real toad, and Bernard Hepton's Archbishop Cranmer was full of subtle contradictions, a redeemable if corrupt soul. But dominating the play, and rightly, was Dorothy Tutin's Anne. She made it quite clear why so many fell under her spell. Her wit, charm, and courage shone like the sun; but what a world!" -George Melly,The Observer