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 5

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

Defeated, Eleanor and Louis arrive in Antioch where their strained relationship puts lives at risk.  Stars Rose Basista.

Shaun McKenna’s gripping historical drama about the young Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife and mother to Kings, crusader, prisoner and formidable political operator.

Brusied and defeated, Eleanor and Louis have arrived in Antioch where their strained relationship threatens to put lives at risk.  Eleanor realises she must risk everything if she is to secure her future.

Eleanor ….. Rose Basista
Louis ….. Joel MacCormack
Petronilla ….. Elinor Coleman
Raymond of Antioch ….. Tony Turner
Ralph de Vermandois ….. Nicholas Murchie

Directed by Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 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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