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Best of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Episode 1 “Wreckage”

Step inside the Tudor Dynasty with us as we handpick our favorite superlatives for each episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – from ‘who wore it best’ fashionable costume and top villain, to outstanding scene and perfect cinematography – and everything else in between! Up this week:

Episode 1: Wreckage
USA Air Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Plot Summary: As Anne Boleyn’s blood is sluiced from the scaffold, Thomas Cromwell picks his way through the wreckage of her death to take his place as principal councillor to King Henry VIII.

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Who Wore It Best – The bride, Jane Seymour

Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour and Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII
Kate Phillips as the bride Jane Seymour

Tudor Fashion House is all about wealth and status, all spoken through intricate fabric and color choices. Jane Seymour’s wedding ensemble of lush silver and gold silk, though weighty, screamed luxurious. The finely woven ornate brocade pattern and voluminous draped arms was elegantly accompanied by her simple pearl necklace and hairpiece. Simply divine. Continue reading “Best of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Episode 1 “Wreckage””

On the Horizon: Wolf Hall – The Mirror and The Light on PBS Masterpiece

“Your Majesty is the only prince. The mirror and the light of other kings.”

Henry repeats the phrase as if cherishing it: the mirror and the light. (Excerpt from The Mirror and The Light)

My Fellow Americans! The long wait is over, well, almost… Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is coming to PBS on March 23, 2025. The episodes will drop weekly. And Lady Trader (or should I say Lady Tudor – since she reads endlessly about The Tudors?) and I can’t wait to do weekly recaps for you!

This post is to get you in the mood already. Here is the official trailer: Continue reading “On the Horizon: Wolf Hall – The Mirror and The Light on PBS Masterpiece”

What to Expect When We Are Expecting “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light” *UPDATED*

“Your Majesty is the only prince. The mirror and the light of other kings.”

Henry repeats the phrase as if cherishing it: the mirror and the light. (Excerpt from The Mirror and The Light)

The long wait is over, well, almost… Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is coming to BBC on November 10, 2024, and PBS on March 23, 2025. The episodes will drop weekly. I can’t wait to do weekly recaps!

And, ladies and gentlemen, here is the official trailer: Continue reading “What to Expect When We Are Expecting “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light” *UPDATED*”

What to Expect When We Are Expecting “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light”

“Your Majesty is the only prince. The mirror and the light of other kings.”

Henry repeats the phrase as if cherishing it: the mirror and the light. (Excerpt from The Mirror and The Light)

UPDATE October 30, 2024: The long wait is over, well almost… Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is coming to BBC at on November 10, 2024 and PBS on March 23, 2025. The episodes will drop weekly.

And, ladies and gentlemen, here is the official trailer: Continue reading “What to Expect When We Are Expecting “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light””