Episode
The Tudors: The Death of Wolsey
Overview
Cardinal Wolsey is down but not yet out. Although exiled, he tries to gather last-minute support from his old enemy, Queen Katherine. She hesitantly agrees to his plan, as she finds herself in a situation similar to that of the fallen Cardinal. But their plot is intercepted by the King's new advisors and Wolsey must pay the ultimate price.
Details
- Series
- The Tudors
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2007-06-03
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
The Death of Wolsey is Episode 10 in Season 1 of The Tudors. It aired on 2007-06-03. The runtime is 53 min.
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