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Sounds,07 Aug 2025,41 mins

Six Wives: Anne of Cleeves

Not Just the Tudors

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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Heather Darsie, Dr. Valerie Schutte and Dr Charlotte Bolland to recount the life of Anne of Cleves. Famed since the 17th century as the 'Flanders Mare', whom Henry allegedly rejected on the basis of her ugliness, the real story behind Anne's marriage and its dissolution turns out to be quite different to the fable we've been told. Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Ella Blaxill and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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