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Episode 12: Renaissance

Anton Lesser continues the finale to Hilary Mantel's aclaimed Thomas Cromwell series. Today: After Henry鈥檚 disastrous decision to surprise his new bride, relations are delicate...

Anton Lesser continues the long-awaited finale to Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series.

After Henry鈥檚 disastrous decision to surprise his new bride, Anne of Cleves, in Kent relations are delicate. Henry wants rid of Anne, but Cromwell fears this will mean the end of the alliance with Germany...

Writer: Hilary Mantel
Reader: Anton Lesser
Abridger: Katrin Williams
Producer: Justine Willett

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 Mar 2020 22:45

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  • Tue 31 Mar 2020 12:06
  • Tue 31 Mar 2020 22:45

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