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England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

Helen Castor tells the story of Lady Jane Grey, the first reigning queen of England. Edward cuts sister Mary out of the line of succession and leaves the throne to his cousin Jane. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Helen Castor
Lady Jane Grey:
Eilidh Loan
King Edward VI:
Ashley Gyngell
Mary Tudor:
Lainy Boyle
John Dudley:
Michael Adams
Henry Grey:
Robin Jones
Participant:
John Guy
Participant:
Anna Whitlock
Participant:
Leanda de Lisle
Participant:
J Stephan Edwards
Participant:
Joanne Paul
Participant:
Sally Dixon-Smith
Participant:
James Sharpe
Director:
Bill Thomas
Executive Producer:
Emily Dalton
Executive Producer:
Tim Green
Producer:
Jenny Mauthe

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