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4 Extra Debut. Historical drama about Eleanor of Aquitaine. Guilt threatens her marriage to husband, the King of France. Stars Rose Basista.

Guilt over the tragic events at Vitry sur Marne is driving a wedge between Eleanor and her husband, Louis, the King of France.

Hidden hurts are forced out into the open when Eleanor’s sister arrives back at Court.

Young Eleanor of Aquitaine is a wife and mother to Kings, crusader, prisoner and formidable political operator.

The return of Shaun McKenna’s gripping historical drama about one of Europe's most extraordinary women.

Eleanor ….. Rose Basista
Louis ….. Joel MacCormack
Petronilla ….. Elinor Coleman
Geoffrey of Anjou ….. David Sturzaker

Director: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in April 2021.

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14 minutes

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Tue 20 Sep 2022 02:15

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  • Mon 5 Apr 2021 10:45
  • Mon 5 Apr 2021 19:45
  • Tue 20 Sep 2022 02:15