Welcome to Wolf Hall, and the world of 16th century politics and intrigue. It is the year 1529, and the issue of the first marriage of Herny VIII is coming to a head. As the opening placard tells us, the king is not one inclined to forgive.
Most of us probably know the basic facts about King Henry VIII – his multiple marriages; his break from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England in order to enable said marriages; his quest for a male heir; and the unfortunate circumstances