– An Italian Dinner, The Lion King Award,
and Supreme Symbolism –
by Staff | Fan Fun With Damian Lewis | April 16, 2025
Step inside the Tudor Dynasty with us as we handpick our favorite superlatives for each episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – from ‘who wore it best’ fashionable costume and top villain, to outstanding scene and perfect cinematography – and everything else in between! Up this week:
Episode 4: Jenneke
USA Air Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Plot Summary: The birth of a Prince gives England the heir that Henry longs for, but at a terrible price. As the court grieves for Jane, it falls to Cromwell to find a fourth bride for the King.
Gingersnap
Who Wore It Best – King Henry VIII
All decked out in white, Henry almost looked angelic…my little puffy snowball.
Most Elaborate Bassinet – Prince Edward VI
Baby Edward VI made a show stopping entrance to much fanfare in the most royal and ornate Tudor bassinet, a hand-carved wood work adorned with the finest of fabrics, inset jewels, tassels, and a painting. It even comes with its very own tiny silk pillow. All that is missing is a gold rattle 😉
Crackling Cinematography – Cromwell’s Library
I have a love for books so this was straight up porn for me. The fireplace crackling, the candle chandeliers, all the wood work. I could almost smell it.
Supreme Symbolism – The Tudor Chessboard
This unique chessboard has handmade pieces, probably of maple and walnut. Chess was a popular game among the upper classes during the Tudor period. Evidence from the Royal household accounts and inventories, such as those of Catharine of Aragon (Henry’s first wife), show that chessboards and chessmen were owned and used by the Tudor Court. The tactics learned no doubt symbolize a larger concept among rulers, leaders, monarchs and sovereigns…that of strategizing a skillful out-maneuvering of one’s opponent, say, gaining a decisive advantage over Spain or France, or learning a successful defense.
Though it looks completely different, if you want your very own Tower of London chess set, which includes Henry VIII (King), Anne Boleyn (Queen), Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (Bishop), and Beefeaters (Pawns), check out this little gem here.
Lady Trader
Who Wore It Best – King Henry VIII
When Queen Jane dies, there are no ladies at Court, so this week’s Best Dressed goes to the King. This white outfit was just superb. The costumes of Wolf Hall are all amazing and so detail oriented that it really is hard to pick ‘a best of’ each week.
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