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History's Worst F*ckboys: Henry VIII

Was this Tudor king a romantic or a scoundrel?

Charismatic, passionate, insatiable - Henry VIII is known across the world as the king who had 6 wives, and a few mistresses on the side. But was Henry a romantic or a scoundrel?

Kate is joined by Natalie Grueninger, host of 'Talking Tudors', to find out just how badly behaved Henry was.

This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.

All music from Epidemic Sounds.

Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.

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51 minutes