Timothy Spall is a well-loved actor in British television and film. He recently starred in the moving Netflix film Goodbye June, alongside Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren, and played a leading role in the popular BBC detective series Death Valley, which has been renewed for a second season.
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes agree that Timothy Spall’s best dramatic performance is in the historical series Wolf Hall, a BBC production set in the Tudor period, so fans of period dramas are in for a real treat.
The drama series, which first aired in 2015, is based on Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels about the life of Thomas Cromwell. Mark Rylance gave a particularly praised performance as Cromwell, and Damian Lewis played the role of King Henry VIII.
Timothy Spall appeared in the second season of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, which premiered in 2024. He portrayed the Duke of Norfolk, stepping into the role following the passing of Bernard Hill.
The acclaimed series Wolf Hall boasted a strong ensemble cast, including Claire Foy as Anne Boleyn, Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Wolsey, Tom Holland as Gregory Cromwell, Saskia Reeves as Johane Williamson, and Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour.
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I’m absolutely loving Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light! It’s currently got a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is amazing. Even Common Sense Media says it’s a really elegant and detailed take on the book, and totally gripping to watch. I can definitely see why!
Both The New Yorker and The Times praised the show’s second season, with The New Yorker suggesting it might even be better than the first, and The Times calling it a resounding success.
Critics have highly praised Wolf Hall, with The AV Club calling it a “masterpiece” and Digital Spy declaring it one of the best TV shows ever made.
Now that the show is out and everyone loves it, this weekend might be the perfect time to start watching!
Both Wolf Hall and The Mirror and the Light are available as box sets on BBC iPlayer.
The latest issue of Living Legends is now available! This special 100-page, full-color magazine celebrates the life and work of Sir David Attenborough. You can find it at newsstands or order it online.
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