The Shadow of the Tower
The Shadow of the Tower is a historical drama that was broadcast on BBC2 in 1972. It was a prequel to the earlier serials The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R and featured several actors who had appeared in them (but in new roles). Consisting of thirteen episodes, it focused on the reign of Henry VII of England and the creation of the Tudor dynasty.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| James Maxwell | King Henry VII |
| Norma West | Elizabeth of York |
| Marigold Sharman | Margaret Beaufort |
| Derek Anders | James IV |
| Adrienne Byrne | Catherine of Aragon |
| Denis Carey | Cardinal Morton |
| John Franklyn-Robbins | Sir William Stanley |
| Gawn Grainger | Earl of Kildare |
| Colin Jeavons | Sir Robert Clifford |
| Michael Johnson | Lord Lovell |
| Jason Kemp | Prince Arthur |
| Rachel Kempson | Margaret of York |
| James Laurenson | Earl of Lincoln |
| Hayward Morse | Thomas Atwood |
| Christopher Neame | Earl of Warwick (as adult) |
| Jake Robson | Earl of Warwick (as boy) |
| Maurice Roëves | Humphrey Stafford |
| Nicholas Selby | Earl of Devon |
| Richard Warwick | Perkin Warbeck |
| Joanna Tope | Cicely |
| Gary Warren | Lambert Simnel |
| Brian Badcoe | Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke |
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