The Shadow of the Tower

The Shadow of the Tower
GenreHistorical
Written byRosemary Anne Sisson
Hugh Whitemore
Julian Mitchell
Directed byPrudence Fitzgerald
Moira Armstrong
Anthea Browne-Wilkinson
Joan Kemp-Welch
StarringJames Maxwell
Norma West
ComposerHerbert Chappell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes13
Production
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC 2
Release6 January (1972-01-06) –
30 March 1972 (1972-03-30)
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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.