| The Shadow of the Tower | |
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| Genre | Historical |
| Written by | Rosemary Anne Sisson Hugh Whitemore Julian Mitchell |
| Directed by | Prudence Fitzgerald Moira Armstrong Anthea Browne-Wilkinson Joan Kemp-Welch |
| Starring | James Maxwell Norma West |
| Composer | Herbert Chappell |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Production company | BBC |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC 2 |
| Release | 6 January – 30 March 1972 |
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The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R and featured several actors who had appeared in them (but in new roles). Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.