The Private Lives of the Tudors - Season 1

Armed with fresh research, historian Tracy Borman reveals the truth about everything from the Tudor bedding ceremony to Henry VIII's affairs.

Intricate details about the man, Henry VIII are revealed. Everything from his interests and his clothing to the food that he ate and the accidents he endured.

A detailed look at the life of Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen'. Exploring the close relationships with her intimate attendants and the attitudes to, and treatment of, women at the time, this episode about Elizabeth focuses on her affairs, her diet and her power.