Henry Viii VIII (Viii): Last News

The queens from the musical Six gave the final performance of the night at the Tonys!

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticFew British dynasties have inspired as much material in recent years as that of the Tudors. From Showtime’s aptly named “The Tudors,” to Hilary Mantel’s book/play/series “Wolf Hall,” to the current Broadway musical “Six,” the turbulent reign of Henry VIII and his six equally turbulent marriages have clearly had no shortage of retellings.

Damian Lewis has been made a CBE after an acting career spanning Second World War epics, terrorism thrillers and period dramas.The 51-year-old television, film and stage star has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to drama and charity.Among his best-known roles are Army Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band Of Brothers, Nicholas Brody in the Showtime series Homeland and Henry VIII in Wolf Hall.Last year he bowed out of his most recent high-profile role, that of ambitious hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod in Billions, after five series.During the coronavirus lockdowns, he and his late wife Helen McCrory co-founded Feed NHS, a fundraiser to give food from high street restaurants to NHS staff and by April 2020 they had raised around £1million for the charity.News of his honour was previously rumoured, with a friend telling The Sun: ‘This is richly deserved for all the work Damian has done for so many people with so much done with little or no public fanfare.’Lewis was born on 11 February 1971 in St John’s Wood, London, and attended Eton College.After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.

So it turns out there's more to a celebrity than meets the eye, with the likes of EastEnders' Danny Dyer being related to real life royalty. Who'd have thought our favourite cockney actor would have such royal connections? And he's not the only one, either. Chaser Anne Hegerty recently unveiled her royal heritage and is fact the Queen's 19th cousin – perhaps that's why she's got so much inside knowledge.

Homes Under The Hammer's Martel Maxwell has heeded her co-star Martin Robert's advice after his hospital dash last month.The BBC presenter, 45, took to social media to tell how she had taken the time to slow down recently after hearing about her co-star's health scare.In view of her 12,000 followers, Martel told how she had taken time out of her day to appreciate the small things.She wrote: "Sometimes you’ve got to stop and smell the flowers (@TVMartinRoberts recently said) and so, I did."I stopped, looked and learned."#BylandAbbey dates from the 12th century, inhabited by 100 or so monks until Henry VIII’s reign."It was calming and beautiful @EnglishHeritage," she ended her post.This isn't the first time Martel has addressed Martin's words of advice.Earlier in the month, the TV star replied after Martin shared a health update with his fans.Reposting the clip, Martel wrote: "Aw..wise words Sensei..sending love," complete with heart emojis.In the video, Martin told his fans: "So I've come out for a walk to a waterfall to my favourite place in the world."It's a waterfall not far from where I live, it's the first time I've really ventured out since I've got home."It's taken me about three times as long as normal to get here but I just wanted to be out in nature," he added.Martin went on: "You can't help but think I'm really lucky to be able to see this, because I might not have seen this again."It's a week on now, over a week on, I'm not playing the 'what if' game, but I guess you've got to stop that and just be thankful."And I am eternally thankful for the care I got from the healthcare staff, the support I got from you and those around me."You count your lucky stars," he confessed.The star continued: "I call this 'wear

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Riley (Maleficent) and Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan) will portray noble-born brothers Thomas and Edward Seymour in the historical thriller Firebrand, joining already announced Alicia Vikander and Jude Law who are portraying Katharine Parr and Henry VIII in the first English-language film from Brazilian director Karim Ainouz (The Invisible Life of Eurydice Gusmao).

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“A Strange Loop,” an extremely meta musical, dominated the nominations for the 75th Tony Awards on Monday. The show, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for its Off-Broadway run, scored a leading 11 nominations.“A Strange Loop” was followed closely behind by “MJ,” a jukebox musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson, and “Paradise Square,” a look at the Five Points area of Manhattan and the tensions that erupted in the violent Draft Riots of 1863, which both nabbed 10 nominations.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorBroadway just wrapped up its first season after the pandemic lockdown, and boy, was it a doozy: After all the delays, COVID surges and cast replacements, a whopping 35 new productions opened, with 15 of them bowing in April alone.As Tony nominations loom, nominators have a lot to consider — and a number of big questions to answer before the May 9 announcement.In addition to the obvious frontrunner, which four shows will round out the new musical category? Even before the season officially ended, the category for new musical — the one award that consistently moves the needle at the box office — had a clear leader. That’s “A Strange Loop,” Michael R.

Alicia von Rittberg takes on the role of Elizabeth I in the newly-released “Becoming Elizabeth” trailer.

The untold story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen has set its release date and issued the trailer and key art.

The royal residences aren’t short of ghostly guests and happenings – even the queen herself has seen a few spine-chilling sights. From a Poltergeist at Sandringham to an anxious King Henry VIII at Windsor, the palaces are castles are awash with nocturnal activity.There's even one which may be a little too close to home for William and Kate - with Prince Louis' Kensington Palace nursery said to be haunted. Read on for more...

Coronation Street star Colson Smith had to wear a size 20XL as a teen. The Corrie star, known for playing Craig Tinker in the soap, claims he was "too fat" before 10 stone weight loss. The Craig star continues to star on the soap - and the Weatherfield favourite also has his podcast with David Platt actor Jack P Shepherd and Nick Tilsley star Ben Price.

BBC series Cheaters, first made his on-screen debut in 2009, playing Perkin Warbeck in TV mini series Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant. Since then, he’s made quite the impact in the various roles he has been cast in. But when somebody comes from such a talented family, their success comes as no surprise.

The life of Elizabeth Tudor is going under the microscope once again in the upcoming Starz period drama Becoming Elizabeth, but this time, producers are diving into lesser known parts of history. New images from the series can be found below.

No matter where you walk in the UK, chances are the area has a long and rich history behind it.

For over a thousand years Great Britain has had a king or queen, making Her Majesty our 61st monarch! Times have changed from Henry VIII’s callous beheadings (thank goodness for that) but some of history’s royal traditions have stood the test of time. We all know about the Changing of the Guard and Trooping of the Colour, the strict dress code and the good old curtsey.

The Broadway musical Six will FINALLY have its opening night this weekend and new photos from the production have been released.

Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving in 2016. Since leaving the show he has starred in Neighbours and Celebrity Big Brother.

An aristocrat who lost his stately home and family fortune in a long legal battle says he now can't afford to insure his car.

Not impressed. Jodie Turner-Smith thinks Meghan Markle could have helped the royal family if she stuck around a while longer.

Jodie Turner-Smith holds her head high in this first look teaser for her upcoming drama series, Anne Boleyn.