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Episode 2

Eleanor RisingSeries 2
Episode 2 of 5

Eleanor of Aquitaine's husband, Louis, sees a Holy Crusade as the chance to redeem his soul. Stars Rose Basista.

Louis sees a Holy Crusade as the chance to redeem his soul, while Eleanor sees it as an opportunity to reassert her influence at Court.

Shaun McKenna’s gripping historical drama about one of Europe's most extraordinary women.

Eleanor ….. Rose Basista
Louis ….. Joel MacCormack
Petronilla ….. Elinor Coleman
Abbot Suger ….. Nicholas Murchie
Papal Legate ….. Tony Turner

Director: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Sep 202202:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Apr 202110:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 6 Apr 202119:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 20 Sep 202214:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 21 Sep 202202:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra