Anna Regina (Wolf Hall) Explained

Series:Wolf Hall
Series No:1
Episode:3
Director:Peter Kosminsky
Story:Hilary Mantel
Length:60 minutes
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"Anna Regina" is the third episode of the BBC Two series Wolf Hall. It was first broadcast on 4 February 2015.

Plot summary

In 1531, King Henry VIII pushes his cause of marrying Anne Boleyn by proposing a bill that would make him, and not the Pope, the head of the Church in England. Thomas Cromwell's influence in the king's affairs continues to grow, but he seeks more power.[1]

Critical reception

"Anna Regina" received positive reviews. The Daily Telegraph again gave the episode 5/5. Reviewer Tim Martin wrote that "Wolf Hall is getting better, and darker, with each episode," and called it a "stellar political drama, with a thrillingly delicate feel for the weight of words."[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Sutherland. John. Wolf Hall recap: episode three – the purse strings are in Cromwell's hands. 21 September 2015. The Guardian. 4 February 2015.
  2. News: Martin. Tim. Wolf Hall, episode 3, review: 'better and darker'. 21 January 2015. The Daily Telegraph. 4 February 2015.