Category: Print Media
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Well Worth the Wait
– Rebellion, Diplomacy, and Intrigue – by Taylor Antrim | Vogue | March 20, 2025 I still remember when the advanced copy of Hilary Mantel’s 2020 novel The Mirror and the Light hit my desk. I was eager to read the final book in Mantel’s titanic Thomas Cromwell trilogy, a series that began with Wolf Hall in 2009 and…
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The Real Story Behind ‘Wolf Hall’ and the Fall of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s Most Controversial Adviser
– Chronicling Last 4 Years of Statesman’s Life – by Meilan Solly | Smithsonian Magazine | March 20, 2025 The final years of Henry VIII’s reign were a dark period for Tudor England: a time when a queen could be beheaded on trumped-up charges of treason, and a longtime friend of the king could meet that same…
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Why Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is a Must-Watch
– Cunning Characters and Genocidal Tendencies – by Masterpiece Staff | PBS | February 24, 2025 Whether you’re drawn to Tudor history, exceptional British casting, or high-stakes drama with cunning characters the likes of Succession or House of Cards, this adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s final novel has it all. Damian Lewis (King Henry VIII), Mark Rylance (Thomas Cromwell),…
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‘The American Revolution’ Headed for London TV Screenings
– Series With PBS Distribution – by Jesse Whittock | Deadline | February 10, 2025 Ken Burns‘ latest American history series is headed for the London TV Screenings. PBS Distribution has taken global distribution rights and is bringing The American Revolution to the event, which is held in the UK capital at the end of the month. Veteran filmmaker…
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Wolf Hall Costumes Go On Display at Hever Castle
– Dressing the Tudor Court – by Lisa Allen | Hever Castle & Gardens | February 7, 2025 Fashion at the Tudor Court was all about wealth and status. Members of the English Court wore clothing to signify position and influence through fabrics and colours. Historical costumes were made with luxurious cloths and ladies’ clothes…
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17 Famous Liverpool FC Fans
– Why They Love the Club – by Courtney Eales | Echo | February 1, 2025 Liverpool is one of the most successful clubs in the world and this is reflected by the millions across the globe who support the Reds every week. The extensive history of success in domestic and European football has not only captured…
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Thomas Cromwell is Back to Scheming in New Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
– Luck Within Tudor Court Begins to Run Out – by Makuochi Echebiri | Collider | January 31, 2025 The wait is almost over for the second and final installment of the hit Golden Globe-winning historical drama, Wolf Hall. After first airing to great acclaim in May 2015, fans have had to wait ten years to experience…
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Thomas Cromwell’s Tale Races to a Bloody Conclusion in Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light Trailer
– Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance Return to Royal Court – by Mary Kate Carr | AV Club | January 31, 2025 There are few happy endings in the court of King Henry VIII—and many unhappy endings were masterminded by Thomas Cromwell, the monarch’s chief minister. Cromwell (Mark Rylance) professes himself a hunting hound in…