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Eleanor RisingSeries 2
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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 BBC Radio 4 in April 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Sep 202202:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 5 Apr 202110:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 5 Apr 202119:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 20 Sep 202202:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra