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Sounds,20 Jan 2025,52 mins

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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the lives of the cast of Tudor courtiers who appear in Wolf Hall, including Thomas Cromwell, Richard Rich, Thomas Howard and Eustace Chapuys. She's joined by Dr. Lauren Mackay to discuss their portrayal in the book and TV series and find out what happened to them in real life after the demise of Cromwell. The episode reveals the intricate politics, personal loyalties and enduring impacts of these characters on English history. Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. Edited by Amy Haddow. Produced by Rob Weinberg. Senior producer: Anne-Marie Luff All music from Epidemic Sound. Not Just The Tudors is a History Hit podcast

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