The BBC Television Shakespeare | Henry VIII
Henry VIII
A 1979 BBC production of Shakespeare's history play. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project. The production was shot entirely on location, in Leeds Castle, Penshurst Place and Hever Castle.
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