This is the compelling story of two of England's most striking monarchs: Edward VI and Queen Mary - a brother and sister, tied by blood and affection, and torn apart by religion, power and some of the bloodiest episodes in English history. When Edward was just nine, their father died and the young boy became king, but was surrounded by advisors and further distanced from his beloved elder sister. By now they were divided not just by power and status, but also by faith. Mary was a staunch Catholic, Edward a reforming Protestant. At this time such matters were not an issue of personal choice but matters of life or death, treason or heresy.



Episode 1: Edward VI - The Boy King (7th Nov 2002)

Starkey retraces Edward's early years, examining his impact during his short reign and speculating what might have happened if the highly intelligent boy had lived.



Episode 2: Mary I - Bloody Mary (14th Nov 2002)

Looks at the life, character and reign of Queen Mary I, including her reimposition of the Roman Catholic church and persecution of Protestant heretics, her unpopular marriage to Philip of Spain and her phantom pregnancies. 


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