The Rise and Fall of the Boleyns
5/25/202644 min
We trace the extraordinary rise and fall of the House of Boleyn. From humble Norfolk tenant farmers, the Boleyns used everything from wool trading to the diplomatic service to climb to the heights of Tudor power.
Novelist and historian Philippa Gregory joins us to explain this family's dizzying ascent, and how their path ultimately led to tragedy, betrayal and execution.
Philippa's book is 'Boleyn Traitor'.
Produced by Mariana Des Forges and Peta Stamper, and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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