The Tudors

[Le Chat]

Did anyone see the very beginning scene of the Tudors on Friday, If so, why was it necessary for Henry viii to 'self pleasure' with an aide present, holding a container to collect the goods, so to speak? Surely, these things have always been done alone??? I am genuinely curious!

[beejaybee]

Nothing would surprise me as they had servants to do everything for them.

[tonymclark]

I think historical accuracy has gone out of the window with The Tudors anyway

[andy-hughes]

Historical acuracy? The Tudors? Hah! It looks more like a boy-band video than a drama. henry is supposed to be in his mid-forties by now, and portraits show he was hardly the chisel-jawed six-packer that plays him in this series!

The notion that the monarch wouold not have any number of courtiers willing to relieve his frustrations is another nonsese, probably just a bit of titilation for the ladeeez.

[vehelpfulguy]

Well Henry the VIII did have someone to wipe his bottom for him, the Groom of the Stool.

More here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groom_of_the_Stoo l

Can you imagine someone asking "What do you do for a living then..."

[Le Chat]

Thanks for your replies. The Groom of the Stool link is interesting vhg!
Andy - I agree about the appearance of Henry 8th. He would have more accurately been portrayed by Mick Hucknall I think! Jonathan Rhus-Myers is fab eye candy for us ladies though...man is he hot!!