After an introduction to series 5, we take an episode to survery the state of the nation in 1485, England at the Dawn of the Tudor Age. England in 1485 was at once a deeply traditional medieval society. And yet poised at the edge of change - economic, social, religious and political. The 16th century would see profound changes presided over by one dynasty - the Tudors. 

Series 5 covers 1485 to 1554, and the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Jane

196 - 209 Are about Henry VII, the end of the Wars of the Roses and his success in establishing the legitimacy of the new dynasty

210 - 226Are about the early reign of Henry VIII, under the guidance of his first Great Minister, Cardinal Wolsey

227 - 238 Concern Henry's reformation and we have a debate about Anne Boleyn

239 - 252 Looks around a bit at Henry's kingom, Thomas Cromwell, Henry's decling years, illness and factionalism

252 - 262Includes a survey of European History for some context, and then Edward Vi, Thomas Cranmer - and the real Reformation

263 - 265 Is all about Queen Jane's Nine days, and Mary's usurpation of her throne.

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