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Henry V has claimed the crown of France for his heirs, but to secure it the English must conquer all of France. Potent French resistance comes in the most unlikely form - an illiterate young peasant girl, Joan of Arc. Dr Janina Ramirez explores the longest and bloodiest divorce in history.

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Tue 24 Apr 201823:00

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PresenterJanina Ramirez
Series ProducerGraham Johnston

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