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2. Bethrothal

Eleanor RisingSeries 1
Episode 2 of 5

Following the death of her father, Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas. Stars Joel McCormack.

Following the death of her father, Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine.

But her guardian - 'Fat Louis', the King of France - has other ideas and betroths her to his son, the Dauphin. Their first meeting, however, is not a success....

Shaun McKenna's the thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women.

Eleanor ...... Rose Basista
The Dauphin ...... Joel McCormack
Abbot Suger ...... Carl Prekopp
Archbishop Laroux ...... Roger Ringrose
Petronilla ...... Cecilia Appiah

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 5 Feb 202503:45
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