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Wolf Hall

Episode 6: Light

Season 2 Episode 6 | 52m 45s

Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs. Charged with treason and feeling the axe’s edge, only a masterstroke of political maneuvering can save him from the scaffold now.

Aired: 04/26/25 | Expires: 05/11/25
Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
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Episode 6 Preview
Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs.
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The Sanctity of Hilary Mantel's Storytelling
The cast and crew reflect on the extraordinary storytelling talents of the late Hilary Mantel.
Clip: S2 | 2:45
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Episode 5 Preview
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife.
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Costumes
Costume Designer Joanna Eatwell and the cast describe the luscious costumes of the series.
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Episode 4 Preview
The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry.
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Henry VIII’s Turbulent Reign & Dangerous World
The cast and crew examine the turbulent reign of King Henry XIII.
Clip: S2 | 2:42
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The Women Characters of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
The cast discuss the many intriguing women characters of the series.
Clip: S2 | 2:48
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Episode 3 Preview
Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways.
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Filming Locations
The cast and crew discuss the historic locations where they filmed the series.
Clip: S2 | 2:43
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Episode 2 Preview
A secret marriage brings scandal to court.
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  • Wolf Hall Season 2
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Episode 5: Mirror
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife.
Episode: S2 E5 | 53:05
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Episode 4: Jenneke
The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry.
Episode: S2 E4 | 53:05
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Episode 3: Defiance
Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways.
Episode: S2 E3 | 53:05
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Episode 2: Obedience
A secret marriage brings scandal to court.
Episode: S2 E2 | 53:05
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Episode 1: Wreckage
In the wake of Anne’s execution, the King weds Jane Seymour.
Episode: S2 E1 | 53:05
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Episode 6
Learn why Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen.
Episode: S1 E6 | 59:50
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Episode 5
See why Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
Episode: S1 E5 | 1:00:20
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Episode 4
Follow Cromwell’s actions when Anne gives birth to a girl, not the longed-for male heir.
Episode: S1 E4 | 1:00:35
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Episode 3
See why Cromwell’s enemies keep a close watch on him after Henry’s marriage to Anne.
Episode: S1 E3 | 1:00:30
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Episode 2
Learn why Cromwell remains in London after Wolsey is forced to move to York.
Episode: S1 E2 | 1:00:05