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Jul 2025
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Anne Boleyn | Why Anne is Still Living R...

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Was Anne Boleyn a victim of Tudor tyranny or a master player in the Royal Court? Historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb joins Alice and Matt to unravel the enigma of Henry's most controversial queen: her magnetic appeal, her dramatic fall, and why - 500 years later - we're still captivated by her story.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cove ... Show More
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