Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant

Genre: Documentary, History

Premise: English historian and author David Starkey presents this four-episode documentary tracing the rise to power and subsequent fall from grace of Britain's most famous king. From beginning to end, ``Prince'' tells of Henry's childhood prior to his accession, ``Warrior'' depicts his military ambitions and reign as a young king, ``Lover'' follows the monarch's relationships with Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon, and ``Tyrant'' details Henry's totalitarian religious and secular policies.