1 00:01:19,914 --> 00:01:25,252 My Lords, we will now proceed with our plans for an invasion of France. 2 00:01:25,387 --> 00:01:29,089 We will start by the capture of the strategic town of Boulogne. 3 00:01:29,157 --> 00:01:32,593 Your Grace, I shall appoint you 4 00:01:32,660 --> 00:01:36,964 Commander of our armies, if you have the will and the stomach for the fight. 5 00:01:37,065 --> 00:01:42,169 Majesty, I can only thank God for the chance to win honour and glory in the field, 6 00:01:42,270 --> 00:01:45,773 for what man would not prefer to die with a sword in his hand and a cry in his throat... 7 00:01:45,874 --> 00:01:48,776 - Aye. -...rather than a bed in England. 8 00:01:48,877 --> 00:01:51,745 - Aye. - Aye! 9 00:01:51,813 --> 00:01:55,115 My Lords, I must tell you 10 00:01:55,216 --> 00:01:57,584 that a special envoy from the court of the Emperor, 11 00:01:57,652 --> 00:02:01,422 the Duke of Najera, will pay us an unofficial visit, 12 00:02:01,456 --> 00:02:04,758 in honour of our alliance. 13 00:02:04,826 --> 00:02:07,728 The Duke is one of the Emperor's most successful generals. 14 00:02:07,796 --> 00:02:10,264 He should be first received here by the Earl of Surrey 15 00:02:10,298 --> 00:02:13,133 and then brought to court. 16 00:02:13,234 --> 00:02:16,970 I'm sure your Lordships will welcome him as he deserves. [acknowledgments] 17 00:02:17,071 --> 00:02:20,908 I have vowed to bring King Francis into submission, 18 00:02:20,975 --> 00:02:24,945 and I will fulfil this promise. 19 00:02:25,013 --> 00:02:27,681 I have been all my life a prince of virtue and honour, 20 00:02:27,782 --> 00:02:30,451 as you can all attest, 21 00:02:30,518 --> 00:02:32,986 and I have never contravened my word. 22 00:02:33,087 --> 00:02:38,125 I'm too old to begin now. [he scoffs] 23 00:02:40,962 --> 00:02:42,963 I, Catherine 24 00:02:43,031 --> 00:02:47,768 take thee, Henry, to be my wedded husband, 25 00:02:47,836 --> 00:02:52,806 to have and to hold from this day forward, 26 00:02:52,874 --> 00:02:57,344 for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, 27 00:02:57,445 --> 00:03:00,481 in sickness and in health, 28 00:03:00,548 --> 00:03:05,719 to be bonaire and buxom in bed and at board, 29 00:03:05,820 --> 00:03:08,822 till death us do part, 30 00:03:08,857 --> 00:03:13,827 and thereto I plight thee my troth. 31 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:19,166 The ring. 32 00:03:21,569 --> 00:03:28,141 Benedicat, hic anulum, Dominus, qui fecit caelum et terram. 33 00:03:35,316 --> 00:03:38,685 With this ring, I thee wed. 34 00:03:38,786 --> 00:03:40,521 With my body, 35 00:03:40,622 --> 00:03:43,857 I thee worship. 36 00:03:43,958 --> 00:03:50,898 In nomine patris, et filii, et spiritus sancti. 37 00:03:50,999 --> 00:03:54,301 I now pronounce thee man and wife. 38 00:04:06,648 --> 00:04:08,649 [Applause] 39 00:04:33,408 --> 00:04:35,342 Thank you, Lady Herbert. 40 00:04:35,410 --> 00:04:38,712 Majesty. 41 00:04:41,516 --> 00:04:44,418 Sister. 42 00:04:44,519 --> 00:04:47,521 Your Majesty. 43 00:04:55,763 --> 00:04:58,065 Your Majesty, if I may? 44 00:04:58,199 --> 00:05:00,033 Uh-huh. 45 00:05:00,168 --> 00:05:06,173 I am determined to be a loving stepmother to your children. 46 00:05:06,207 --> 00:05:09,009 Of course, I have known the Lady Mary for years, 47 00:05:09,110 --> 00:05:12,879 but it would now be my pleasure rather than 48 00:05:12,947 --> 00:05:17,050 my duty to make friends with the Prince Edward and the Princess Elizabeth. 49 00:05:17,118 --> 00:05:20,887 So with your majesty's permission 50 00:05:20,955 --> 00:05:23,890 I would like to invite them more often to court, 51 00:05:23,958 --> 00:05:30,864 not only for my sake but so they might more often see their father. 52 00:05:30,932 --> 00:05:33,700 You have my permission. 53 00:05:33,735 --> 00:05:37,337 Thank you. 54 00:05:40,274 --> 00:05:43,176 And perhaps your majesty might also agree 55 00:05:43,244 --> 00:05:47,848 to the Lady Elizabeth having permanent lodgings at court, like the Lady Mary? 56 00:05:51,719 --> 00:05:56,690 Perhaps. But I would not like my son Edward to come to court too often, 57 00:05:56,758 --> 00:05:58,992 for fear he may catch infection. 58 00:06:02,930 --> 00:06:06,867 I have arranged for some gifts to be delivered to you. 59 00:06:06,934 --> 00:06:10,337 I hope you like them. 60 00:06:10,405 --> 00:06:13,507 Thank you. 61 00:06:15,276 --> 00:06:19,346 You're welcome. 62 00:06:26,788 --> 00:06:28,789 Try this one, your Grace. 63 00:06:32,460 --> 00:06:35,362 - Your Grace. - My Lords. 64 00:06:35,430 --> 00:06:40,067 I am pleased to convey to you his majesty's commissions. 65 00:06:40,101 --> 00:06:43,070 Sir Thomas, you are recalled from Brussels 66 00:06:43,104 --> 00:06:45,372 and are to be appointed Admiral of the Fleet. 67 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:51,244 My Lord Surrey, the King has seen fit to make you Marshal of the Field, a singular honour. 68 00:06:51,379 --> 00:06:57,250 - Your Grace. - When do we sail? - As soon as the King commands. 69 00:06:57,385 --> 00:06:59,986 Sir Thomas... 70 00:07:02,623 --> 00:07:08,261 - is it true that Lord Hertford, is against this war? - It is true, your Grace. 71 00:07:08,329 --> 00:07:10,931 He worries for the King's health, 72 00:07:10,965 --> 00:07:12,899 in body and in mind. 73 00:07:12,967 --> 00:07:15,902 He fears that if his majesty should die in France, 74 00:07:15,970 --> 00:07:18,972 he would leave the Kingdom in great confusion. 75 00:07:19,073 --> 00:07:21,174 How is the King? 76 00:07:21,275 --> 00:07:25,145 There are rumours that he is unwell. 77 00:07:25,246 --> 00:07:28,148 That he may be unable to lead the army. 78 00:07:28,249 --> 00:07:31,485 Oh no, my Lord. The King will lead his soldiers. Make no mistake of that. 79 00:07:31,586 --> 00:07:36,490 For here is the truth: The King does not just want France back, 80 00:07:36,591 --> 00:07:40,660 but all of his honour and his youth as well. 81 00:07:44,632 --> 00:07:48,435 And, in that, he is like me. 82 00:08:03,451 --> 00:08:09,623 Your majesty, may I present his highness Don Juan Esteban Manrique de Lara, 83 00:08:09,657 --> 00:08:12,092 [Lord Surrey]: Duke of Najera. 84 00:08:13,928 --> 00:08:15,796 Your Highness. 85 00:08:15,930 --> 00:08:18,098 Your Majesty. 86 00:08:18,132 --> 00:08:20,100 I am very happy to receive you at my court. 87 00:08:20,134 --> 00:08:24,171 I trust you have been well entertained so far? 88 00:08:27,475 --> 00:08:30,877 Indeed. I have visited the famous tower 89 00:08:30,978 --> 00:08:33,013 and also the river Thames. 90 00:08:33,047 --> 00:08:36,883 In my opinion, it is not possible that a more beautiful river should exist in the world. 91 00:08:36,984 --> 00:08:41,988 And with so many... ¿cisnes? - Swans, your highness. 92 00:08:42,023 --> 00:08:44,191 Yes. Swans. 93 00:08:44,258 --> 00:08:47,994 My Lord Surrey also took his highness 94 00:08:48,062 --> 00:08:52,833 to the Paris gardens, to see bears fighting with dogs. 95 00:08:52,900 --> 00:08:54,801 And then, in the same place, 96 00:08:54,869 --> 00:08:57,070 they brought a pony with an ape on his back! 97 00:08:57,205 --> 00:08:59,472 And to see the animal kicking among the dogs, 98 00:08:59,507 --> 00:09:04,311 with the screams of the ape was very laughable. Ha! Ha! Ha! 99 00:09:04,345 --> 00:09:08,515 [King]: Well, your Highness, I trust this evening you will also be well entertained 100 00:09:08,583 --> 00:09:13,820 by my beautiful wife the Queen and my first daughter, the Lady Mary. 101 00:09:23,231 --> 00:09:26,199 His highness only desires your majesty to confirm 102 00:09:26,234 --> 00:09:28,869 if your armies are ready for the invasion of France. 103 00:09:28,936 --> 00:09:31,037 I have already given my word. 104 00:09:31,105 --> 00:09:35,175 What more does your Highness expect of me? 105 00:09:50,758 --> 00:09:56,329 [Horns] - His highness, the Duke of Najera. 106 00:09:56,430 --> 00:09:59,633 * 107 00:10:14,715 --> 00:10:17,384 Your highness. 108 00:10:17,451 --> 00:10:20,220 Your majesty. 109 00:10:20,321 --> 00:10:23,590 The Lady Mary. 110 00:11:08,602 --> 00:11:13,173 So, is it a coincidence that there is talk of war 111 00:11:13,274 --> 00:11:17,177 and then General Najera turns up here at court? 112 00:11:17,244 --> 00:11:19,179 Absolutely. 113 00:11:19,213 --> 00:11:21,047 This is a private visit. 114 00:11:21,182 --> 00:11:25,051 His highness came to London to see the Tower 115 00:11:25,086 --> 00:11:26,886 and row on the river 116 00:11:26,921 --> 00:11:31,524 - ...and see the swans. - Do you take me for a fool? 117 00:11:31,559 --> 00:11:33,727 No, excellency. 118 00:11:33,761 --> 00:11:39,566 You are what you are. And so am I. 119 00:11:42,103 --> 00:11:46,106 - Kat! May I not dance? Please! - Of course you can! 120 00:11:46,207 --> 00:11:48,241 Of course you can dance, my Lady. 121 00:12:05,426 --> 00:12:10,764 Mr. Risley, may I ask: What have you heard of the Queen's religious beliefs? 122 00:12:10,831 --> 00:12:12,732 They are the same, surely, 123 00:12:12,800 --> 00:12:17,137 as his majesty's? - I think not. Indeed, I suspect her majesty 124 00:12:17,238 --> 00:12:21,741 of being a secret protestant and I intend one day to prove it. 125 00:12:21,776 --> 00:12:26,446 And in so doing risk the anger of the King? 126 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:30,984 Mr. Risley, for the sake of our faith, 127 00:12:31,085 --> 00:12:32,986 and the future of our country 128 00:12:33,087 --> 00:12:36,956 I am prepared to risk a great deal. 129 00:12:50,471 --> 00:12:54,441 Dr. Butts! What is it? 130 00:12:54,475 --> 00:12:58,445 It's the King's leg, your majesty. His ulcer has burst. He is in great pain. 131 00:12:58,479 --> 00:13:00,113 Come. 132 00:13:02,016 --> 00:13:09,289 - Catherine! - Dearest, let me see! - Please, don't. 133 00:13:19,066 --> 00:13:23,903 I have seen worse things. Give me a poultice. Quickly now. 134 00:13:24,004 --> 00:13:27,073 If your majesty could move your leg... 135 00:13:27,174 --> 00:13:30,677 and place it across my lap? [screams in pain] 136 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:37,016 There, dearest. Quickly! 137 00:13:38,919 --> 00:13:45,492 [Screams again, coughs] 138 00:13:45,526 --> 00:13:49,496 As long as the King is sick, I will move my bed to his chamber, 139 00:13:49,563 --> 00:13:54,200 - ...the better to look after him. - Madam. 140 00:13:54,235 --> 00:13:56,569 [Gunshot, screams] 141 00:13:56,637 --> 00:14:02,208 - Next! - Steady! Forward. 142 00:14:02,343 --> 00:14:05,011 [Gunshot] Come on, lads. 143 00:14:05,079 --> 00:14:07,380 I went to war once, a long time ago. 144 00:14:07,448 --> 00:14:09,716 We broke lances against the French; 145 00:14:09,783 --> 00:14:13,386 the knights did in the old days. This... 146 00:14:13,521 --> 00:14:17,757 - Steady. - ...this is a different war: a war of guns. 147 00:14:17,858 --> 00:14:22,061 - Oh! - Good shot. - Again. 148 00:14:36,744 --> 00:14:40,580 [Crows exclaims] - Good shooting. - Well done. 149 00:14:40,714 --> 00:14:42,749 - What's your name? - Richard, your Grace. 150 00:14:42,783 --> 00:14:46,419 - Richard Leland. - You are soon to war, Richard Leland. 151 00:14:46,487 --> 00:14:48,488 Next. 152 00:14:51,825 --> 00:14:54,594 Hey! That was well done, Richard. 153 00:14:54,628 --> 00:14:57,130 Harry. Harry hurst. 154 00:14:57,231 --> 00:14:59,098 - Are you coming to France? - I don't know. 155 00:14:59,166 --> 00:15:02,602 - I can't shoot like that. - What can you do? 156 00:15:02,670 --> 00:15:07,106 I'm a farm labourer, me. I can herd cows, shovel shit, and build fences. 157 00:15:07,174 --> 00:15:11,778 Christ! I wish I'd half your talent, Harry! Ha! 158 00:15:11,912 --> 00:15:15,048 - Thank you. - You there! Next. 159 00:15:15,115 --> 00:15:17,617 Your majesty, 160 00:15:17,685 --> 00:15:19,953 Prince Edward is here. 161 00:15:20,087 --> 00:15:22,055 Oh! 162 00:15:29,029 --> 00:15:30,964 Madam. 163 00:15:31,098 --> 00:15:35,802 Your Grace. How lovely to see you. 164 00:15:35,836 --> 00:15:40,640 Madam, I came to thank you for the outfits of crimson velvet 165 00:15:40,674 --> 00:15:43,276 and white satin you sent me. 166 00:15:43,310 --> 00:15:47,513 [Giggles] - Well, I am very glad that you liked them. 167 00:15:47,615 --> 00:15:50,516 I would also like to thank my noble and illustrious father 168 00:15:50,618 --> 00:15:56,456 for the jewels he sent me. But they told me he was sick. 169 00:15:56,490 --> 00:16:01,661 Well, I am pleased to tell your Grace that his majesty is now much better. 170 00:16:06,333 --> 00:16:12,472 He must love me. For if he did not love me, he would not give me these fine gifts. 171 00:16:12,506 --> 00:16:18,478 He loves you very much. You are very special 172 00:16:18,545 --> 00:16:21,714 to him and I know that he would like 173 00:16:21,849 --> 00:16:24,017 to see you more often if he could. 174 00:16:24,084 --> 00:16:26,853 Thank you. 175 00:16:26,887 --> 00:16:31,658 I wish you a good day, madam. 176 00:16:40,100 --> 00:16:43,202 Poor child. 177 00:16:45,739 --> 00:16:47,674 My Lords. 178 00:16:47,741 --> 00:16:51,444 How go our preparations? I think they have gone slackly! 179 00:16:51,578 --> 00:16:54,080 I'm beginning to suppose 180 00:16:54,148 --> 00:16:58,551 your Lordships are not so keen to go to war after all. Sit. 181 00:17:00,554 --> 00:17:04,057 Majesty, the gun carriages, carts, wagons, 182 00:17:04,091 --> 00:17:08,061 the ovens, horses, artillery, and ordnance are all made ready and dispatched for shipping. 183 00:17:08,095 --> 00:17:11,030 And a further 300 ships have been requisitioned 184 00:17:11,098 --> 00:17:14,701 - ...for your majesty's use and will be in port within the month. - Within the month! 185 00:17:14,768 --> 00:17:18,304 They should be already in port if you had not been so remiss 186 00:17:18,405 --> 00:17:21,908 and neglectful in your duties! Your Grace, what about our maps of Boulogne? 187 00:17:21,975 --> 00:17:26,279 Your majesty, we do not have any maps, 188 00:17:26,380 --> 00:17:28,247 so we will have to rely on the advice 189 00:17:28,315 --> 00:17:31,250 of a French spy, De Buren. 190 00:17:31,318 --> 00:17:35,755 So we are to blunder about in the dark and trust to the honesty of French spies! 191 00:17:35,789 --> 00:17:38,124 God help us, your Grace, 192 00:17:38,225 --> 00:17:40,093 for it seems you have not! 193 00:17:42,129 --> 00:17:45,398 We will not wait for more ships! 194 00:17:45,432 --> 00:17:50,436 This army will embark for France in 10 days time, land in Clais, 195 00:17:50,504 --> 00:17:52,438 and straight away march to Boulogne. 196 00:17:52,473 --> 00:17:57,310 We have three weeks to take this town before we proceed on to Paris. 197 00:17:57,411 --> 00:18:03,282 Now, while I am in France, the Queen's highness, 198 00:18:03,350 --> 00:18:05,318 Queen Catherine, will act as regent 199 00:18:05,419 --> 00:18:08,321 and rule in my stead. 200 00:18:08,422 --> 00:18:11,124 Lord Hertford, who I begin to suspect is against this war, 201 00:18:11,191 --> 00:18:13,760 will stay as Lieutenant to the Realm. 202 00:18:13,794 --> 00:18:18,831 Now, need I remind your Lordships that we go to France not solely for honour and glory, 203 00:18:18,932 --> 00:18:22,235 but to recover our just rights and inheritances 204 00:18:22,302 --> 00:18:27,273 taken from us by violence and withheld from us for too long. 205 00:18:27,307 --> 00:18:29,642 - Yes, your majesty. - Your majesty. 206 00:18:29,710 --> 00:18:32,812 [Coughs] 207 00:18:35,015 --> 00:18:37,984 Your majesty. 208 00:18:38,051 --> 00:18:41,154 [Chattering] 209 00:18:48,162 --> 00:18:52,498 He has made the Queen regent! 210 00:18:52,633 --> 00:18:58,204 - Why? She has no knowledge of matters of state! - I do not know. 211 00:18:58,305 --> 00:19:00,173 But from what I hear of her, I do not think it right. 212 00:19:00,240 --> 00:19:03,509 I think the King should be aware 213 00:19:03,577 --> 00:19:05,511 how perilous a matter it is 214 00:19:05,646 --> 00:19:08,648 to cherish a serpent in one's own bosom. 215 00:19:16,523 --> 00:19:20,726 Catherine, I have to tell you that I have left things here in order, 216 00:19:20,828 --> 00:19:23,496 in case do not come back from France. 217 00:19:25,165 --> 00:19:29,802 Shortly, Parliament will pass a new Act of succession, 218 00:19:29,837 --> 00:19:32,805 naming my son Edward as my heir. 219 00:19:32,840 --> 00:19:35,842 If he has no issue, 220 00:19:35,909 --> 00:19:41,314 then it passes to the Lady Mary and then to the Lady Elizabeth. 221 00:19:41,348 --> 00:19:43,316 Those are my wishes. 222 00:19:43,350 --> 00:19:47,153 Understood. [mary cries] 223 00:19:53,894 --> 00:19:55,828 Do not cry, Mary, 224 00:19:55,963 --> 00:19:58,998 for I do not intend to die. 225 00:20:10,077 --> 00:20:13,012 Promise you will write to me often! 226 00:20:13,080 --> 00:20:19,986 Tell me all that happens in my Kingdom and whatever you see fit to write. 227 00:20:33,867 --> 00:20:37,370 I leave my children in your care, 228 00:20:37,437 --> 00:20:41,707 knowing that there are not more loving hands in this world. 229 00:20:45,679 --> 00:20:47,747 Farewell. 230 00:21:34,995 --> 00:21:39,298 It makes you happy to be alive, doesn't it, majesty? 231 00:21:41,268 --> 00:21:43,369 - Yah! - Yah! 232 00:21:46,540 --> 00:21:48,541 Whoa! 233 00:21:48,642 --> 00:21:52,311 - Your Grace. - Majesty. 234 00:21:52,379 --> 00:21:54,313 Well met! 235 00:21:54,381 --> 00:21:56,716 How do we prosper? 236 00:21:56,783 --> 00:22:00,987 Majesty, the port is blockaded and the town is already partially invested. 237 00:22:01,054 --> 00:22:03,990 [Continues] Its gates are shut and its defenders shut inside. 238 00:22:04,091 --> 00:22:07,259 I have been told the French consider that their strong ramparts and double walls 239 00:22:07,294 --> 00:22:11,097 make them invulnerable to our artillery! 240 00:22:11,131 --> 00:22:13,065 Well, we shall see about that! 241 00:22:13,133 --> 00:22:16,168 We have brought enough cannon here to conquer hell! 242 00:22:16,236 --> 00:22:21,240 - Yeah! - Forward! 243 00:22:21,308 --> 00:22:27,747 [Cheering and drums] 244 00:22:51,371 --> 00:22:57,543 I can't believe my eyes! Look, Richard! It's the King of England himself! 245 00:22:57,678 --> 00:23:02,682 - What do you think? - I reckon if I were the French I'd be fucking scared. 246 00:23:02,716 --> 00:23:07,687 Englishmen, today you have every reason to be proud! 247 00:23:07,754 --> 00:23:11,691 Today, we begin our campaign of Boulogne. 248 00:23:11,758 --> 00:23:15,294 - [Together]: Yeah! - We have offered terms of peace 249 00:23:15,362 --> 00:23:18,864 in return for our just rights and inheritances. 250 00:23:18,932 --> 00:23:24,503 - Just rights! - But our enemy has refused to render what they owe us. 251 00:23:24,604 --> 00:23:28,207 They should know that we do not 252 00:23:28,275 --> 00:23:31,210 lack the courage to fight to the death for justice. 253 00:23:31,278 --> 00:23:35,848 [Cheers] - These lands were taken from us 254 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:39,852 - ...by violence and I mean to have them back. - We'll take them back! 255 00:23:39,886 --> 00:23:46,592 For King Henry, for England, and for St. George! 256 00:23:46,660 --> 00:23:49,528 [Crows cheers] 257 00:23:49,629 --> 00:23:52,665 - Long live the King! - Yeah! 258 00:23:52,766 --> 00:23:54,667 For England! 259 00:23:59,840 --> 00:24:01,774 Ne tirez pas encore! 260 00:24:01,875 --> 00:24:05,144 Reculez derrière les murs! 261 00:24:05,245 --> 00:24:07,880 Prepare your fire! 262 00:24:10,050 --> 00:24:12,418 Soldiers, to your stations! 263 00:24:12,552 --> 00:24:16,956 Section one commander! Prepare your guns! 264 00:24:17,023 --> 00:24:21,227 Section one, prepare your guns! 265 00:24:24,898 --> 00:24:28,000 Section two commander! Prepare your guns! 266 00:24:28,068 --> 00:24:30,069 Load your cannon! 267 00:24:34,941 --> 00:24:37,109 - Prepare your guns! - Ready, guns. 268 00:24:37,177 --> 00:24:40,613 Section three commander! Prepare your guns! 269 00:24:42,582 --> 00:24:49,088 - Ram barrel! - Soldiers, into the trenches! - Quick march! 270 00:24:49,156 --> 00:24:52,158 Section two commander, take both your men! 271 00:25:08,074 --> 00:25:10,810 - Section three commander, report when ready. - Yes, sir! 272 00:25:10,911 --> 00:25:13,312 - Section three ready. - That's ready, sir. 273 00:25:13,380 --> 00:25:19,285 - All guns take aim for the gates and castle. - Section one, take aim! 274 00:25:19,352 --> 00:25:23,222 - Section commanders! - Take aim! - Confirm you have your target! 275 00:25:23,323 --> 00:25:28,227 - Section three, take aim. - Section one, target ready. 276 00:25:28,328 --> 00:25:31,297 Section two, confirm target. 277 00:25:31,331 --> 00:25:37,169 - Section two, ready! - Section two has target, sir. Take aim! 278 00:25:37,304 --> 00:25:41,173 - Section three, confirm. - Section three ready. 279 00:25:41,241 --> 00:25:47,112 - Hold sections! Hold fire until I give the order! - Let's go, men. 280 00:25:47,180 --> 00:25:53,619 - Hold fire! Move! - Hold your fire! Move! 281 00:25:53,720 --> 00:26:00,326 - Hold your fire! - Easy for the time! 282 00:26:00,427 --> 00:26:06,498 - Now we'll see how invulnerable it really is! - In position! 283 00:26:06,566 --> 00:26:09,668 Ready, Captain! 284 00:26:17,410 --> 00:26:22,548 [Bells ringing, French soldiers talking] 285 00:26:35,729 --> 00:26:38,163 Section one, fire! 286 00:26:41,735 --> 00:26:46,005 - For the King! - Ready! - Ready! 287 00:26:54,915 --> 00:26:58,851 All sections, fire! 288 00:26:58,952 --> 00:27:00,986 Section one, fire! 289 00:27:35,355 --> 00:27:37,222 Ready! 290 00:27:44,831 --> 00:27:47,466 Charge the gun! 291 00:27:50,170 --> 00:27:55,240 - England! - England! - England! 292 00:27:55,342 --> 00:27:59,244 [Cheers] - For England! 293 00:28:04,651 --> 00:28:09,488 Back into position! Reload all guns! 294 00:28:09,556 --> 00:28:15,494 If you could see that this is delivered to my Lord Hertford. 295 00:28:15,628 --> 00:28:18,630 - Thank you. - Majesty. 296 00:28:23,837 --> 00:28:28,607 Madam, here is Mr. Latimer. 297 00:28:28,675 --> 00:28:30,376 Your Grace. 298 00:28:30,443 --> 00:28:35,147 Alas, madam, I am no longer entitled to such an address. 299 00:28:35,215 --> 00:28:38,684 I was deprived of my bishopric by Bishop Gardiner. 300 00:28:38,818 --> 00:28:42,654 I know. And I know the circumstances of it. 301 00:28:42,789 --> 00:28:48,560 Still, I have a mind to appoint you Chaplain to my household. 302 00:28:48,661 --> 00:28:54,500 Are you absolutely sure, my Lady? You must know my reputation. 303 00:28:54,634 --> 00:28:58,804 Your reputation, Mr. Latimer, is of a man of the gospels 304 00:28:58,872 --> 00:29:02,574 and a true Christian. 305 00:29:02,675 --> 00:29:06,211 For example, do you suppose that it is a bad thing 306 00:29:06,312 --> 00:29:09,982 that everyone in England should be able to read the Bible for themselves? 307 00:29:10,050 --> 00:29:13,519 No. On the contrary, I believe it 308 00:29:13,586 --> 00:29:18,524 to be a vital thing. For without God's direct word we that be unlettered 309 00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:21,160 remain confused and without Grace. 310 00:29:21,227 --> 00:29:26,865 Even though some would say that the reading of the Bible leads to heresy? 311 00:29:26,933 --> 00:29:32,438 If they say so, then they are wickedly charging the holy sanctified word of God 312 00:29:32,539 --> 00:29:34,506 with the offences of man. 313 00:29:34,541 --> 00:29:40,546 You are right. Do people deny themselves food, because they see others overeat? 314 00:29:40,580 --> 00:29:44,716 Or avoid using fire because they have seen a neighbour's house burn down? 315 00:29:44,751 --> 00:29:49,888 Oh blind ignorance, Mr. Latimer, to slander God for man's offences. 316 00:29:49,956 --> 00:29:55,527 Madam, if you are still of a mind to have me, 317 00:29:55,595 --> 00:29:59,231 I will most joyfully be your Chaplain. 318 00:29:59,332 --> 00:30:03,202 I thank you. 319 00:30:03,269 --> 00:30:06,572 I have one favour, 320 00:30:06,673 --> 00:30:11,543 which is that you conceal the true workings of your mind from the Lady Mary. 321 00:30:11,611 --> 00:30:16,348 For nothing in this world will change her allegiance to the faith of her mother, 322 00:30:16,416 --> 00:30:18,717 and I respect her for that. 323 00:30:18,751 --> 00:30:23,956 Madam, believe me, I shall be the soul of discretion in my dealings with 324 00:30:24,057 --> 00:30:26,058 all his majesty's children, 325 00:30:26,192 --> 00:30:29,361 - ...and with the world. - Thank you. 326 00:30:33,299 --> 00:30:35,934 My Lady. 327 00:30:41,241 --> 00:30:43,375 Sister, 328 00:30:43,409 --> 00:30:48,313 are you sure you can really trust Mr. Latimer's discretion? 329 00:30:48,414 --> 00:30:55,087 I know I should not say so to your majesty, 330 00:30:55,121 --> 00:30:56,955 but I fear his appointment. 331 00:30:57,056 --> 00:30:58,924 Should I play the coward? 332 00:30:58,992 --> 00:31:05,497 Anne, you know that I never wanted to marry the King. 333 00:31:05,598 --> 00:31:11,170 But since I had to, I may at least use what influence I now possess 334 00:31:11,271 --> 00:31:14,606 to further the cause that I believe in with all my heart. 335 00:31:14,674 --> 00:31:21,914 The cause of the reformation! Then at least I can address my God with a clear conscience 336 00:31:21,948 --> 00:31:27,152 and an honest soul. Please say that you understand, Anne! 337 00:31:27,253 --> 00:31:30,289 Please. 338 00:31:36,362 --> 00:31:39,164 Forward! Come on! Left, right. 339 00:31:39,299 --> 00:31:41,934 There we are! 340 00:31:48,708 --> 00:31:52,144 - Shit! - It can't last forever. 341 00:31:52,212 --> 00:31:57,316 Lads, come here! [whistling] 342 00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:04,122 Come on! Move on, men! 343 00:32:09,195 --> 00:32:12,297 This way, my lord. 344 00:32:15,802 --> 00:32:21,139 - Your majesty, Señor Treviso. - Girolamo. - Your majesty. 345 00:32:21,174 --> 00:32:25,143 Come, show me where you intend to dig these mines. 346 00:32:25,178 --> 00:32:28,146 I intend to dig three tunnels. 347 00:32:28,214 --> 00:32:30,482 Two will be a diversion, to confuse the enemy. 348 00:32:30,550 --> 00:32:34,720 The main one will be here, at the town wall, which will lead directly under the castle. 349 00:32:34,821 --> 00:32:37,022 - How long will it take? - That depends on many things: 350 00:32:37,056 --> 00:32:39,024 The type of ground, danger of flooding, and so on. 351 00:32:39,058 --> 00:32:42,327 Also, how far into the earth they have built the walls. 352 00:32:42,362 --> 00:32:44,263 But I say we could be under the castle 353 00:32:44,364 --> 00:32:47,032 and able to detonate a huge explosion in three weeks. 354 00:32:47,066 --> 00:32:52,204 Two weeks, Señor Treviso! Two weeks! 355 00:32:52,272 --> 00:32:54,373 Take the troops you need. 356 00:33:03,182 --> 00:33:05,217 Put your backs into it, men. 357 00:33:48,194 --> 00:33:50,262 [King]: we are making excellent progress. 358 00:33:50,296 --> 00:33:53,932 But I want to know how the Emperor is doing since we are in this war together. 359 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,934 Majesty, the Emperor's forces are at present besieging 360 00:33:56,035 --> 00:33:59,237 the fortresses of Luxembourg and St. Didier. 361 00:33:59,272 --> 00:34:02,240 With God's help, we will break our siege first and then advance on Paris. 362 00:34:02,275 --> 00:34:03,575 With the damage our guns are already inflicting, 363 00:34:03,710 --> 00:34:06,578 I swear Boulogne will not hold out for long. 364 00:34:06,612 --> 00:34:10,382 I think that the French were foolish to think that their walls were invincible. 365 00:34:10,416 --> 00:34:12,484 They had not seen our guns. 366 00:34:23,830 --> 00:34:27,499 Avancez. Doucement. 367 00:34:37,510 --> 00:34:40,612 Paris by September! Good, 368 00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:43,582 there are a lot of frenchmen in Paris I would like to kill, 369 00:34:43,616 --> 00:34:46,118 so I can sleep with their wives with a clear conscience! 370 00:34:46,252 --> 00:34:49,121 [Laughter] - Gentlemen 371 00:34:49,222 --> 00:34:52,758 - Salut! - Salut! 372 00:34:52,859 --> 00:34:56,027 - Majesty. - What is it? 373 00:34:56,129 --> 00:34:59,831 - The French! They've broken out beyond the southern gate, sir. - I'll go! 374 00:34:59,932 --> 00:35:02,968 Your Grace! I want you to cover all the gates with a massive force, 375 00:35:03,102 --> 00:35:06,872 - ...in case this is a diversion. Go! - Majesty. 376 00:35:17,183 --> 00:35:19,684 Where are they? 377 00:35:23,356 --> 00:35:27,159 Arrètez! Revenez au nom du Roi! 378 00:35:48,548 --> 00:35:54,986 There, there! Get him! Stop in the name of the King! 379 00:35:55,054 --> 00:35:57,456 Arrètez! 380 00:36:01,727 --> 00:36:04,162 - Where is he? - He's down in the ditch! 381 00:36:27,386 --> 00:36:30,222 Keep your wits about you. 382 00:36:35,261 --> 00:36:39,564 - Take cover! - Stay down! 383 00:36:39,632 --> 00:36:45,170 - Do you see him? - Two on the ground! 384 00:37:04,490 --> 00:37:06,424 A l'attaque! 385 00:37:06,492 --> 00:37:10,295 Ready! Let's go! 386 00:37:19,205 --> 00:37:22,841 Your Grace, 387 00:37:22,942 --> 00:37:25,744 I didn't need your help but thank you all the same. 388 00:37:25,778 --> 00:37:31,082 Suivez-moi! Pour Boulogne! A l'attaque! 389 00:37:31,150 --> 00:37:34,185 - Shall I leave them to you then? - Ah! Here we come! 390 00:37:37,957 --> 00:37:40,325 For England! 391 00:38:38,651 --> 00:38:42,487 Papa! Papa! Papa! 392 00:38:42,622 --> 00:38:49,561 Papa! Papa! Papa, reveille-toi! Allez, ouvre tes yeux! 393 00:39:03,376 --> 00:39:06,144 Mademoiselle? 394 00:39:21,394 --> 00:39:23,528 Load cannon! 395 00:39:25,665 --> 00:39:30,035 - General. - Keep the lines straight. Dig in there. 396 00:39:37,009 --> 00:39:39,344 I've brought you some food. 397 00:39:46,118 --> 00:39:48,153 Your father is still alive. 398 00:39:53,159 --> 00:39:56,027 - Is that true? - He was wounded but we're taking care of him. 399 00:39:56,095 --> 00:40:00,699 - Can I see him? - Soon. I promise. 400 00:40:00,733 --> 00:40:03,435 [From outside]: Put your backs into it. Roll that barrel! 401 00:40:05,404 --> 00:40:08,339 What's your name? 402 00:40:08,374 --> 00:40:12,210 Brigitte, Brigitte Rousselot. 403 00:40:12,344 --> 00:40:13,945 - [From outside]: Look lively. - You should eat. 404 00:40:14,046 --> 00:40:18,950 Why are you here? In France? 405 00:40:19,051 --> 00:40:24,522 - This isn't your country. - It used to be. 406 00:40:24,557 --> 00:40:27,759 And we all used to live in Eden. It doesn't mean we can go back again! 407 00:40:27,893 --> 00:40:32,063 Why won't you release me? 408 00:40:32,098 --> 00:40:34,065 So you can go on fighting against us? 409 00:40:34,133 --> 00:40:37,569 - Yes! So I can go on killing you. - No, mademoiselle. 410 00:40:37,703 --> 00:40:42,073 You're my prisoner now. Perhaps I'll even get a ransom for you! 411 00:40:46,112 --> 00:40:48,246 Can I ask how things are in the town? 412 00:40:48,314 --> 00:40:50,915 Do people have enough food? 413 00:40:50,983 --> 00:40:55,253 They have plenty! You shouldn't worry about them. They'll never surrender. 414 00:40:55,287 --> 00:40:59,591 - Not to that sacred monster, your King. - Monster? 415 00:40:59,625 --> 00:41:02,060 Oui! Un monstre! 416 00:41:04,296 --> 00:41:09,267 You know we call him the English Nero! Didn't you know that? 417 00:41:16,776 --> 00:41:24,149 Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, 418 00:41:24,283 --> 00:41:29,687 et benedictus fructus ventris tui. 419 00:41:36,629 --> 00:41:42,534 - Mr. Risley. - Your Grace, 420 00:41:42,635 --> 00:41:49,340 I have some news I thought you might be interested in. 421 00:41:49,441 --> 00:41:53,611 It seems Queen Catherine has appointed Hugh Latimer as her private Chaplain. 422 00:41:53,679 --> 00:41:56,080 Are you sure? 423 00:41:56,148 --> 00:42:03,254 - Yes. - And I thought someone said she was an intelligent woman! 424 00:42:10,529 --> 00:42:13,431 [Plays flute] - How's the tunnelling, Harry? 425 00:42:13,499 --> 00:42:16,801 We've dug about 50 paces. 426 00:42:16,836 --> 00:42:20,305 It's bloody hard work; And there's a lot of clay. 427 00:42:20,372 --> 00:42:23,041 I prefer the clay. It's not like sand. 428 00:42:23,142 --> 00:42:26,144 Always afraid it's gonna collapse and bury you. 429 00:42:26,212 --> 00:42:29,681 How've you been? 430 00:42:29,782 --> 00:42:32,650 There's a French officer comes out sometimes. 431 00:42:32,718 --> 00:42:35,653 He stands for a few moments on the castle rampart, 432 00:42:35,721 --> 00:42:39,657 looking at us. Then he goes back inside. 433 00:42:39,725 --> 00:42:46,831 - I just need one good shot. One good shot. - Aye. 434 00:42:49,802 --> 00:42:52,003 Hey, have you heard? 435 00:42:52,071 --> 00:42:55,039 There are meant to be a few women around camp. 436 00:42:55,140 --> 00:42:59,811 Not many, mind. Just a few. That's what I heard. 437 00:42:59,845 --> 00:43:01,813 If you fancy the pox! 438 00:43:01,847 --> 00:43:06,818 Aye. Perhaps you're right. 439 00:43:06,852 --> 00:43:13,858 In any case, I have a wife back home and she is with child. 440 00:43:13,926 --> 00:43:18,029 Oh! What do you want a boy or girl? 441 00:43:18,097 --> 00:43:20,431 A boy. 442 00:43:22,868 --> 00:43:26,905 I hope to God we're not here too long. 443 00:43:33,545 --> 00:43:37,015 Although your Majesty's absence has not been long, 444 00:43:37,049 --> 00:43:41,386 yet the want of your presence means that I cannot take pleasure in anything 445 00:43:41,420 --> 00:43:45,023 until I hear from your Majesty. 446 00:43:45,090 --> 00:43:51,729 Time hangs heavily. I have a great desire to know how your majesty has done since you left. 447 00:43:51,797 --> 00:43:59,704 For your prosperity and health I prefer and desire more than my own. 448 00:43:59,772 --> 00:44:03,541 And although I know your majesty's absence is never without great need 449 00:44:03,575 --> 00:44:09,547 still, love and affection compel me to desire your presence. 450 00:44:09,581 --> 00:44:14,552 Thus love makes me set aside 451 00:44:14,620 --> 00:44:19,624 my own convenience and pleasure for you, at whose hands I have received 452 00:44:19,725 --> 00:44:24,929 so much love and goodness that words cannot express it. 453 00:44:30,869 --> 00:44:35,873 We hear word of ill weather and delays besetting you. 454 00:44:35,941 --> 00:44:40,878 And though we thank God for your good health, 455 00:44:41,013 --> 00:44:46,884 we anxiously await the joyous news of the success of your great venture 456 00:44:46,952 --> 00:44:51,889 - ...and for your safe and triumphant return. - More buckets down there! 457 00:44:51,957 --> 00:44:58,229 For which all England offers daily prayers. - More supports in the space! 458 00:44:58,364 --> 00:45:05,870 [Screams and gunshots] - I fear I am but a poor substitute 459 00:45:05,938 --> 00:45:09,540 for your Majesty in the matter of the guidance of your Kingdom. 460 00:45:09,608 --> 00:45:14,979 I long for your return. 461 00:45:20,486 --> 00:45:23,921 I commit you to God's care and governance. 462 00:45:23,989 --> 00:45:31,232 By your majesty's humble, obedient wife and servant, Catherine the Queen. 463 00:47:10,028 --> 00:47:13,264 But, Majesty, I beg you to give us a little more time. 464 00:47:13,365 --> 00:47:16,267 The men are working all day and all night. 465 00:47:16,368 --> 00:47:19,937 But sometimes we must stop digging to support the roof 466 00:47:20,038 --> 00:47:22,340 or else everything collapses. 467 00:47:22,407 --> 00:47:26,077 Master surgeon! 468 00:47:26,178 --> 00:47:30,348 - Señor Treviso. - Your majesty. 469 00:47:30,415 --> 00:47:36,254 - What is it? - Majesty, 470 00:47:36,355 --> 00:47:41,292 I regret to inform you of the deaths of ten of your soldiers. 471 00:47:41,360 --> 00:47:48,199 - Soldier die of their wounds. - No, your majesty. The men all died of the bloody flux. 472 00:47:48,233 --> 00:47:51,202 Dysentery? 473 00:47:51,236 --> 00:47:56,874 I am afraid that there is an outbreak of the disease throughout your army. 474 00:47:56,942 --> 00:47:59,277 God alone knows how many it will take away. 475 00:48:06,552 --> 00:48:08,886 Master surgeon. 476 00:48:08,954 --> 00:48:15,059 [Painful grunts] Mr. Treviso. - Majesty. 477 00:48:18,463 --> 00:48:20,565 Your majesty. 478 00:48:27,873 --> 00:48:30,241 Let me ask you something: 479 00:48:30,275 --> 00:48:35,580 What do you think of our Italian gentleman, senor Girolamo Treviso? 480 00:48:35,614 --> 00:48:38,583 The builder of tunnels. 481 00:48:38,650 --> 00:48:42,587 - What do you mean? - I mean do you trust him? 482 00:48:42,654 --> 00:48:45,489 Why should I not trust him? 483 00:48:45,591 --> 00:48:48,926 It's only that I happen to know that, some time ago, 484 00:48:48,994 --> 00:48:52,063 he said he could build a mirror large enough 485 00:48:52,097 --> 00:48:56,667 that if set upon the cliffs of Dover his majesty would be able to see, 486 00:48:56,768 --> 00:49:00,938 reflected in it, the movement of French ships 487 00:49:01,073 --> 00:49:04,242 in and out of the port of Boulogne. 488 00:49:06,511 --> 00:49:08,479 Do you see what I mean, your Grace? 489 00:49:08,580 --> 00:49:11,315 Do you think he's mad? 490 00:49:11,450 --> 00:49:15,319 It's only a suggestion. 491 00:49:15,420 --> 00:49:19,490 But then, he's not the only one! 492 00:49:29,968 --> 00:49:32,303 Change the watch! 493 00:49:32,371 --> 00:49:36,474 Change the night watch! 494 00:50:01,466 --> 00:50:08,806 - Section ready! - Pull me up! 495 00:50:08,874 --> 00:50:11,976 Ready Captain!