Lacking a male heir, the King is desperate to annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon
As Cardinal Wolsey retreats north, he urges Cromwell to get close to Anne Boleyn
Cromwell has Parliament acknowledge Henry as head of the Church of England
Aware that her power in court rests on producing a male heir, Anne becomes paranoid
The Act of Supremacy has declared Henry supreme head of the church of England
After uncovering treasonable offences, Cromwell exacts the ultimate revenge