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Sounds,07 Apr 2026,54 mins,
Henry VIII vs. Catherine of Aragon | History's Worst Break Ups
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Welcome to a brand new mini-series on Betwixt the Sheets, where our host, Dr Kate Lister, takes you through the most catastrophic breakups in history. We're starting with one that our guest, author and historian Gareth Russell, calls "the most important breakup in British history by a country mile." Find out the ins and outs of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon's breakup, including all the awful gossipy details. This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick. All music from Epidemic Sounds. Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.
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