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In celebration of Hilary Mantel’s third and final volume of Wolf Hall series “The Mirror and The Light” finally arriving on TV screens in the US, here is the sweet story behind Damian’s “very own ‘Enry” from Knitting Witch UK! Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis’ “very own ‘Enry””
Step inside the Tudor Dynasty with us as we handpick our favorite superlatives for each episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – from ‘who wore it best’ fashionable costume and top villain, to outstanding scene and perfect cinematography – and everything else in between! Up this week:
Episode 3: Defiance
USA Air Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Plot Summary: A rising in the north destabilizes Henry’s kingdom. Despite the risks to his own life, Cromwell moves to protect Lady Mary from becoming the Rebels’ greatest prize.
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“The Rebels demand that “vile blood” be drained from the Council. It’s your blood, I imagine.” – Imperial Ambassador Eustache Chapuys to Cromwell
The talk of the court is suitors, marriages, pregnancies, heirs, newborns and children in this episode as an uprising erupts in the East and spreads to the North.
Cromwell is not in a good place. He often comes across as a 16th century terminator, but he is a human being. He is deeply hurt by Dorothea’s false claim that he betrayed the Cardinal and her words keep haunting him in his dreams. And he wakes up only to get more bad news. Continue reading “Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – Episode 3 Defiance”
Welcome back to Court and to episode 2 of “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light”.
This was another gripping episode with the apt title “Obedience”. If you do not obey Henry in every way, shape and form, then your life is in danger. The true definition of a tyrant!
If you know the history of Cromwell and this time in Tudor history, you can see so much foreshadowing in this episode. When the ghost of Cardinal Wolsey tells Cromwell when things go wrong “you will feel the lash” he is certainly on the money.
This week’s post will be similar to last week’s – quick observations and fun facts
Continue reading “Lady Tudors’ Fun Facts About Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light – Ep 2 Obedience”
Step inside the Tudor Dynasty with us as we handpick our favorite superlatives for each episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – from ‘who wore it best’ fashionable costume and top villain, to outstanding scene and perfect cinematography – and everything else in between! Up this week:
Episode 2: Obedience
USA Air Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Plot Summary: As the dissolution of the monasteries gathers speed, Cromwell makes a personal pilgrimage to Shaftesbury Abbey to speak with a young nun, who profoundly shakes his view of himself.
Continue reading “Best of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Episode 2 “Obedience””