Historical Drama from the BBC

THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII
Keith Michell's magnificent performance as Henry VIII in BBC's epic 1970 drama helped win an incredible 15 awards, including five BAFTAs.
Considered one of the finest examples of BBC historical drama, with latest research informing the screenplays, Tudor England is brought to life as each wife's story unfolds. Henry's search for elusive happiness and supreme power is revealed, as is his challenge to the authority of the Pope, and his discarding of wives and closest allies.
Starring Keith Michell, Annette Crosbie, Dorothy Tutin, Anne Stallybrass, Elvi Hale, Angela Pleasance, Rosalie Crutchley, Patrick Troughton, and narration by Anthony Quayle. Nine hours on four dvds, plus background information and documentaries.

I CLAUDIUS
One of the BBC's most successful drama serialisations of all time, I Claudius went on to win three BAFTAs and an Emmy for its fine direction and outstanding performances.
Based on Robert Graves compelling novels, Emperor Claudius' epic story spans the annals of Roman history, from the mighty Augustus through to the madness of Caligula, as it echoes down through the centuries.
Starring Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Derek Jacobi, Sian Phillips, David Robb, Patrick Stewart and Fiona Walker, this 5-DVD box has documentaries, interviews and over six hours running time.

Price of just £35.95 for both sets saves £44 off mrrp of £79.98.

Keith Michell's magnificent performance as Henry VIII in BBC's epic 1970 drama helped win an incredible 15 awards, including five BAFTAs.

Considered one of the finest examples of BBC historical drama, with latest research informing the screenplays, Tudor England is brought to life as each wife's story unfolds. Henry's search for elusive happiness and supreme power is revealed, as is his challenge to the authority of the Pope, and his discarding of wives and closest allies.

Starring Keith Michell, Annette Crosbie, Dorothy Tutin, Anne Stallybrass, Elvi Hale, Angela Pleasance, Rosalie Crutchley, Patrick Troughton, and narration by Anthony Quayle.

Nine hours on four dvds, plus background information and documentaries.

Price of just £19.99 saves £15.00 off mrrp of £34.99.

One of the BBC's most successful drama serialisations of all time, I Claudius went on to win three BAFTAs and an Emmy for its fine direction and outstanding performances.

Based on Robert Graves compelling novels, Emperor Claudius' epic story spans the annals of Roman history, from the mighty Augustus through to the madness of Caligula, as it echoes down through the centuries.

Starring Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Derek Jacobi, Sian Phillips, David Robb, Patrick Stewart and Fiona Walker, this 5-DVD box has documentaries, interviews and over six hours running time.

Price of just £19.99 saves £25 off mrrp of £44.99.