Summary In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political crisis. Edward VI was Henry VIII's only male heir. For the first time in English history, all the contender for his crown were female: Lady Jane Grey, the staunchly Catholic Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I, who showed how capably and gloriously a woman could rule.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Helen Castor
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 20, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Scotland Matchlight
Summary In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political crisis. Edward VI was Henry VIII's only male heir. For the first time in English history, all the contender for his crown were female: Lady Jane Grey, the staunchly Catholic Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I, who showed how capably and gloriously a woman could rule.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 20, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Scotland Matchlight
