Episode 3

S1 E3: In episode three, Anne is locked in the famous Tower, accused of treason, adultery and mystifyingly, incest. She is watched by her former ally Lady Shelton, who is secretly passing information to Cromwell. On the day of her trial, Anne presents herself with the pride and dignity of a warrior. But she is prejudged. Cromwell has bribed and blackmailed her ladies into testifying against her - their most private conversations are now twisted and presented in court as evidence of her alleged wrongs. The night before her execution, Anne is visited by the Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of Henry, who persuades her to sign a document admitting an impediment to their marriage. Elizabeth's right to the throne will be revoked - but in return, Anne will be pardoned and Elizabeth will be safe. Anne agrees to protect her daughter, only to be told by Cromwell (with relish) that the King won't pardon her anyway. She has been tricked. She breaks down. But she has no anger left. She is ready to die. As Anne faces her death, she leaves a message for he daughter, who will in a few years become one of the most iconic monarchs of all time. Our flawed heroine Anne has left her imprint on the world in a more powerful way than she will ever know.