How the Tudors Lost Their Heads (2026)

Episode Overview

John Dudley, infamous as the wicked duke, navigated the treacherous world of Tudor court politics with skill, eventually becoming the true power behind King Edward VI. Yet his scheme to place his daughter-in-law, Lady Jane Grey—the 'Nine Day Queen'—on the throne triggered a succession crisis. This bold royal wager elevated Dudley to ultimate authority, only to bring about his downfall.