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The Last Days of Anne Boleyn - Learning Zone

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?

Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous and controversial women in British history. In 1536, she became the first queen in Britain to be executed. The brutal speed of her downfall and the shocking nature of the charges against her - including treason and adultery - retain their power to shock. We know how Anne died, but the story of why she had to go and who authored her violent end has been the subject of fiery debate across six centuries. In a bold new approach to televised history, a stellar cast of writers and historians, including Hilary Mantel, David Starkey and Philippa Gregory, give their unique interpretations of her destruction.

20 minutes

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Wed 6 May 2015 05:10

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Role Contributor
Participant Hilary Mantel
Participant David Starkey
Participant Philippa Gregory

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