Possibly of interest to some here, prior to tonight's Wolf Hall - BBC4 8.00pm Melvyn Bragg with the story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English. Melvyn reveals the story of a man whose life and legacy have been hidden from history, but whose impact on Christianity in Britain and on the English language endures today. His radical translation of the Bible into English made him a profound threat to the authority of the church and state, and set him on a fateful collision course with Henry VIII's heretic hunters and those of the pope. (It's a repeat from two years ago)
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Originally posted by Anna View PostPossibly of interest to some here, prior to tonight's Wolf Hall - BBC4 8.00pm Melvyn Bragg with the story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English. Melvyn reveals the story of a man whose life and legacy have been hidden from history, but whose impact on Christianity in Britain and on the English language endures today. His radical translation of the Bible into English made him a profound threat to the authority of the church and state, and set him on a fateful collision course with Henry VIII's heretic hunters and those of the pope. (It's a repeat from two years ago)
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Anna
With the slippage of viewing figures since it launched I read it's been estimated that the cost of production divided between number of viewers means it's cost every one of us viewing it £3.00 !! Money well spent I think - shame it's nearly over, although it's got some Bishops in a bit of a tizzy at the portrayal of Thomas More as being slightly less than saintly and the general tone being very anti-Catholic!
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Richard Tarleton
Originally posted by Anna View PostWith the slippage of viewing figures since it launched I read it's been estimated that the cost of production divided between number of viewers means it's cost every one of us viewing it £3.00 !! Money well spent I think - shame it's nearly over, although it's got some Bishops in a bit of a tizzy at the portrayal of Thomas More as being slightly less than saintly and the general tone being very anti-Catholic!
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Originally posted by Richard Tarleton View PostI'd single out two scenes as being particularly beautiful - beautifully framed, coloured and lit - last week - the one where "he" [slipping into Hilary Mantel mode for a moment ]was having his portrait painted by Holbein, and the one before with TC, HVlll and AB.
Yes I agree... I caught up with this ep. tonight and those scenes were paused, just to savour the wonderful images, not least as you say the recreation of the painting of this portrait:
Right down to Wolsey's turquoise ring on TC's index finger... (I wonder if it really was Wolsey's?)
It was the best episode yet, I think - some indelible moments, visually and dramatically.
But I'm confused about one thing. Liz Cromwell died along with all the daughters in that early episode where illness tore through the house. So what is happening with Cromwell's sister-in-law Johanna (played by the magnetic Saskia Reeves)? Was she his housekeeper or something more? In the previous episode, there was an implication that something was 'going on' between them - Cromwell wanting to buy her a gift, etc. Can someone who's read the book fill in the gaps?"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostCromwell's sister-in-law Johanna (played by the magnetic Saskia Reeves)? Was she his housekeeper or something more? In the previous episode, there was an implication that something was 'going on' between them - Cromwell wanting to buy her a gift, etc. Can someone who's read the book fill in the gaps?
(incidentally, I was rather surprised at AB allowing TC to take liberties with her - heaving - bossom)
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Richard Tarleton
Originally posted by Flosshilde View Post(incidentally, I was rather surprised at AB allowing TC to take liberties with her - heaving - bossom)
Reading the book, it was only on the last page that I understood what Wolf Hall was. Can't check, it's long since gone to Oxfam.
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Originally posted by Richard Tarleton View PostReading the book, it was only on the last page that I understood what Wolf Hall was. Can't check, it's long since gone to Oxfam.
Thanks re: Johana, I'm glad I didn't miss anything obvious!
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostBut I'm confused about one thing. Liz Cromwell died along with all the daughters in that early episode where illness tore through the house. So what is happening with Cromwell's sister-in-law Johanna (played by the magnetic Saskia Reeves)? Was she his housekeeper or something more? In the previous episode, there was an implication that something was 'going on' between them - Cromwell wanting to buy her a gift, etc. Can someone who's read the book fill in the gaps?Steve
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Anna
Originally posted by Caliban View PostSo far, it's unusual and intriguing that the name of the Seymour house was taken as the title... I suppose that's going to swing into focus in the forthcoming episode.
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