It stars Ray Winstone in his first role in a costume drama. His co-star is Helena Bonham Carter who played Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn; her character dominates the first episode and her dramatic death brings the first part of the story to its conclusion.
This film features Ray Winstone in his debut role in a historical drama. His co-actor is Helena Bonham Carter, who played the second wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn; her character takes control of the first episode and her dramatic demise brings closure to the first segment of the story.