Six Queens

What was the Reformation all about? How did the English Reformation differ from the Reformation in Europe? And how do our six queens fit into it?

The first episode of Series 2 introduces the most dramatic cultural and political event of the sixteenth century and examines its impact on Europe, England, and the Tudor court.

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We all know the story of "the King's Great Matter," Henry VIII's divorce from Katharine of Aragon, but what was Henry's actual case for divorce? How was the "Great Matter" influenced by politics, in England and abroad? And how has the case affected our modern perception of Katharine?

Kate and Cally are joined by a special guest as they investigate Henry's 1529 "divorce court" at the Blackfriars, London.

Listeners should be aware that this episode contains mature themes and some references to sensitive topics, such as miscarriage.

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What happened during the early years of the English Reformation? How did Anne Boleyn use Reformation politics to solidify her queenship and further her own religious beliefs?

The English Reformation continues with the introduction of two major cultural changes: the creation of the Church of England and the dissolution of the monasteries. Kate and Cally unpack these events and discuss how Anne Boleyn's "meddling" contributed to her downfall.

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How were English Reformers inserting their theological ideas into the new Church of England? What are the origins of the Church's most important foundational texts? And how did Katherine Parr's contributions threaten her queenship and her life?

Kate and Cally explore the "intellectual Reformation" in England: the publication of the Bible in English, the pros and cons (for Henry) of accessible religion, and Katherine Parr's risky career as a published author.

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How were our queens remembered within the faiths they championed? Do we still remember their religious achievements today, or have they been neglected within popular imagination and culture?

In the Series 2 finale, Kate and Cally discuss the religious legacies (and potential martyrdoms) of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Katherine Parr, all considered heroes of their faiths in the aftermath of the English Reformation.

Viewers should be aware that this episode contains a brief graphic description of human remains that some may find disturbing.

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