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 2: Episode 2

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Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women

Eleanor of Aquitaine's husband, Louis, sees a Holy Crusade as the chance to redeem his soul.  Stars Rose Basista.

Louis sees a Holy Crusade as the chance to redeem his soul, while Eleanor sees it as an opportunity to reassert her influence at Court.

Shaun McKenna’s gripping historical drama about one of Europe's most extraordinary women.

Eleanor ….. Rose Basista
Louis ….. Joel MacCormack
Petronilla ….. Elinor Coleman
Abbot Suger …..  Nicholas Murchie
Papal Legate ….. Tony Turner

Director: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2021.

Eleanor Rising: Series 2

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Shaun McKenna's gripping historical drama about the young Eleanor of Aquitaine returns.

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