Drama

Wolf Hall

Wolf Hall, starring Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance, tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, a blacksmith’s son who rises from the ashes and deftly picks his way through King Henry VIII's court. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, the sequel to Wolf Hall, based on the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s trilogy, airs Sundays, March 23-April 27, 2025, 9/8c, only on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

Episode 1

1h 4m

Having failed to secure the annulment of the King Henry’s marriage to Katherine of Aragon, Cardinal Wolsey is stripped of his powers. His hopes of returning to the king’s favor lie with the ever-loyal Thomas Cromwell.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 1h 4m

    Having failed to secure the annulment of the King Henry’s marriage to Katherine of Aragon, Cardinal Wolsey is stripped of his powers. His hopes of returning to the king’s favor lie with the ever-loyal Thomas Cromwell.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 1h

    Cardinal Wolsey has been forced to move to York. Cromwell remains in London, seeking to return the cardinal to the king’s favor. As Cromwell’s relationship with Henry deepens, there is unexpected news from the north.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 1h

    With the cardinal dead, it falls to Cromwell to orchestrate a marriage between the king and Anne Boleyn. The king rewards Cromwell for his loyalty, but he is being closely watched by his enemies.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 1h

    Anne gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry’s longed-for male heir. Cromwell demands the nobility and church swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful queen, but will Thomas More agree?

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 1h

    With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour. Anne hears of this and threatens Cromwell to make terms with her before her son is born. But has she overplayed her cards?

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 59m 50s

    Henry’s love for Anne Boleyn has given way to anger and distrust. Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen. Sensing her loss of favor, the queen’s enemies gather.

Extras + Features

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E5 - 1m 59s

    The Seymour men accept Cromwell's help when Jane faces a familiar predicament. Wolf Hall, Episode 5 re-airs Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 10/9c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • On Set: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    On Set

    S1 - 1m 58s

    Series stars and creators take you behind-the-scenes of the warm, jovial, and surprisingly competitive set of Wolf Hall, as seen on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • Playing Anne Boleyn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Playing Anne Boleyn

    S1 - 2m 28s

    Wolf Hall stars Claire Foy and Damian Lewis explore the tempestuous, testy, and tender Anne Boleyn. The Wolf Hall season finale re-airs Sunday, May 7, 2017, 10/9c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • Bonus Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bonus Scene

    S1 E1 - 2m 28s

    Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell prepare for the worst in this bonus scene from Wolf Hall, Episode 1, as seen on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E6 - 30s

    An anxious Anne Boleyn appeals to Cromwell, as her enemies gather, in the gripping season finale of Wolf Hall, airing Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 10/9c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E6 - 1m 1s

    Anne confronts Thomas Cromwell in this scene from the gripping season finale of Wolf Hall, re-airing Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 10/9c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

  • Encore Presentation April 2nd: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Encore Presentation April 2nd

    S1 - 30s

    See the acclaimed series Wolf Hall, starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, and Claire Foy. The series returns for an encore presentation starting Sunday, April 2nd, at 10pm ET on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #WolfHallPBS

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