Eleanor Rising

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Dramatic account of the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Based on fact, legend - and rumour.

Dramatic account of the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Based on historical fact, legend - and rumour.

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Eleanor Rising: Series 1: Episode 5

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The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine

When the Pope becomes involved in Petronilla’s marriage to the man she loves, disaster threatens. Starring Cecilia Appiah.

In an attempt to facilitate Petronilla's marriage to the man she loves, Eleanor arranges to have his original marriage annulled. 

When the Pope becomes involved, disaster threatens - not just Eleanor and Louis but the Kingdom of France itself...

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

Eleanor ...... Rose Basista
The Dauphin ...... Joel McCormack
Cardinal Yves ...... Carl Prekopp
Theobald ...... Roger Ringrose
Petronilla ...... Cecilia Appiah

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2020.

Eleanor Rising: Series 1

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First part of a dramatic account of the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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