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The Mirror and the Light: crisis of sovereignty and national identity makes a rich stage for the present

After a gap of nine years, Wolf Hall returned to our screens this week with a second series based on the last of the late Hilary Mantel’s trilogy of historical novels, The Mirror and the Light. Almost a decade may have elapsed off screen, but on screen the continuation is…

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‘Henry VIII is a serial killer and abuser’: why is Britain still so obsessed with the Tudors?

England has long adopted the version of events informed by the Victorians’ biases and neuroses. But what is behind the flood of 21st-century retellings, including the new TV series The Mirror and the Light?

The Guardian - UK

Where is Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light filmed? Locations featured in the BBC drama

It's been a long wait, but Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light is finally here - and the filming locations are just as incredible as the acting.

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Wolf Hall viewers exclaim, 'Please don't show that again!' minutes into the new season in response to brutal scenes

Wolf Hall fans are impressed by the new season despite 'horrific' scenes

WhatToWatch

Wolf Hall: BBC viewers celebrate as acclaimed drama returns after nine years

Fans have been waiting for series comeback since 2015

The Independent UK

What the papers say – November 11

Here are the front page stories for Monday.

Evening Standard

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light review – six hours of utter TV magic

The final instalment of Hilary Mantel’s masterpiece is the most intricate television you are ever likely to see. It is so beautifully made it’s breathtaking

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Damian Lewis speaks about how late wife influenced debut album

Homeland actor Lewis was married to Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory for more than 13 years before her death in 2021.

Evening Standard

Wolf Hall producer issues savage criticism of Rivals

Producer said he would not want to make a series like the recent Hulu-Disney+ hit

The Independent UK

How to watch Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light FREE online from anywhere

It is the second season, covering the third book of the famous trilogy. Here’s how you can watch Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light online and on TV around the world.

TechRadar

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – Mark Rylance’s titanic Tudor drama is the best TV you’ll see all year

The cast are so incredible that even the bit parts feel like stars of the future. Peter Kosminsky’s rich, clever adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels needs to be plunged into without distraction

The Guardian - UK

How to watch 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' online from anywhere – stream new episodes weekly

The final season of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's trilogy of historical novels is here. Here's how to watch "Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light" from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light: which actors are playing famous characters from history?

Time to brush up on your half-remembered knowledge of Tudor history

Evening Standard

Wolf Hall: what happened in season one? Plot, characters, questions

Everything you need to know before season two airs

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Evening Standard

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on BBC One review – Mark Rylance is utterly magnetic

5/5 Strong performances and complex characters continue to make this series a must-watch

Evening Standard

Wolf Hall season 2: The Mirror and the Light — release date, trailer, cast and plot details

Nearly 10 years after its acclaimed first series, a fan-favourite historical drama is finally getting a sequel on BBC One

The Independent UK

Riveting, dynamic and bloody good fun – Wolf Hall is back after a 10-year wait

4/5 The BBC’s starry adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels returns for a second season, with Mark Rylance reprising his role as Thomas Cromwell

Homes & Gardens

King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I once inhabited this off-the-beaten-path royal residence – its interiors balance Tudor history with modern approachability

The resident historian at Ashridge House explains how the design of the home is influenced by its royal past and its current status as a wedding venue

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The Conversation

Divination in early modern Britain sought signs in swine, the stars and scripture

In the late 1740s, Samuel Meadwell arrived in London. A “raw country fellow” from Northamptonshire, he had come to work as a distiller’s apprentice and hoped to make his fortune.

The Guardian - UK

‘She was the only genius I ever met’: Wolf Hall director on making latest instalment without Hilary Mantel

Peter Kosminsky hails novelist behind tale of dark arts in court of Henry VIII as it returns to TV screens after 10 years

The Independent UK

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – Who’s who in the cast of the new Hilary Mantel adaptation?

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Succession’ stars join the cast for the new episodes of the BBC One historical drama

The Independent UK

Mary Rose: Bones from Tudor shipwreck suggest handedness may influence collarbones

The vessel, which was part of the Tudor navy and Henry VIII’s flagship, sank on July 19 1545

Evening Standard

Bones from wreck of Mary Rose suggest handedness might affect collarbones

The vessel, which was part of the Tudor navy and Henry VIII’s flagship, sank on July 19 1545.

Evening Standard

Thomas Cromwell tells figure to ‘have the axe’ ready in Wolf Hall trailer

This is the final season of the show, fronted by Sir Mark Rylance as Cromwell.

The Conversation

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the British Library is unmissable

The British Library’s breathtaking new exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words, brings to life the experiences, stories and voices of women from the distant past.

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