In 1536, Anne Boleyn became the first queen in Britain to be executed. Why did she have to go and who authored her violent end? Was she guilty as charged or a victim? Show more
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Philippa Gregory
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
Historical novelist Philippa Gregory talks to Jim Naughtie about her new book Three Sisters, Three Queens.
How illegal off-roaders are damaging the Lake District landscape. Plus a look at how bad pollution in the north west is. And unearthing clues about Britain's first black policeman. Show more
Books That Made Britain
Bristol Sin City
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Book lover and Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney is joined by authors Philippa Gregory and Melvin Burgess to explore how the city of Bristol has inspired their fiction. Show more
The Real White Queen and Her Rivals
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Philippa Gregory reveals the stories of three women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses - the 'White Queen' Elizabeth Woodville and her rivals Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville. Show more
The Real White Queen and Her Rivals
Episode 2
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Philippa Gregory tells the interweaving stories of the women who were decisive figures in the Wars of the Roses - Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville. Show more
30 minutes
Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game, as writer Rosie Boycott and children's author Darren Shan battle historical novelist Philippa Gregory and writer/critic Paul Morley.
1 hour, 51 minutes
Historical drama. Beautiful sisters Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson) are drawn into a dangerous rivalry for King Henry VIII's affections. Show more
Woman's Hour
Debbie Harry
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Debbie Harry on the enduring appeal of her music. Health Minister Anna Soubry on the row over part-time women GPs. And how has the UK fared in the first EU Gender Equality Index? Show more
1 hour
Writers and historians including Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory revisit the last days of Anne Boleyn, who in 1536 became the first queen in British history to be executed. Show more
30 minutes
Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game, as Stella Duffy and Sir Menzies Campbell do battle against Victoria Glendinning and Andrew Graham-Dixon. Show more
Front Row
Showstopper, Philippa Gregory, Adura Onashile, Liz Lochhead at the Edinburgh Festival
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
John Wilson presents from the Edinburgh Festival with guests including novelist Philippa Gregory, poet Liz Lochhead, playwright Adura Onashile and improv troupe The Showstoppers. Show more
Front Row
Philippa Gregory, Scottish art, Jordanian cinema, Street art of Stik
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Philippa Gregory discusses her latest novel The Taming of the Queen, there are reviews of Jordanian film Theeb and a Scottish art exhibition in Edinburgh, and Stik talks street art. Show more
Front Row
Gentleman Jack, correcting the contemporary art canon, #BeMoreMartyn, Futbolka
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Novelist Philippa Gregory reviews Gentleman Jack. Plus the question of correcting the contemporary art canon, and #BeMoreMartyn - the verbatim play inspired by Martyn Hett. Show more
Quiz show. David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke and Philippa Gregory face Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber and Lynne Truss in a Sport Relief special. Show more
Series featuring distinguished graduates. Philippa Gregory and Allan Little from the University of Edinburgh face James Mates and Jacqui Oatley from the University of Leeds. Show more
Romantic film drama. 1957. Bound for England, a woman with dreams of becoming a pilot falls for a fellow passenger. Will the secret he is harbouring destroy their affair?
Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actress Alex Kingston, singer Sharleen Spiteri and author of the BBC series The White Queen, Philippa Gregory. Show more
Front Row
Philippa Gregory, Regina Spektor, TV's Eden and Rebecca Root's Queer Icon
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Philippa Gregory on her latest novel, The Last Tudor; singer-songwriter Regina Spektor performs live in the studio; Elizabeth Day reviews TV's Eden plus Rebecca Root's Queer Icon. Show more
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate from Middlesbrough. On the panel are Rachel Maclean MP, Sarah Jones MP, Tim Farron MP, historical novelist Philippa Gregory and columnist Rod Liddle. Show more