Episode 356
Kateryn Parr on Film: Firebrand
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb discusses the book, the film Firebrand and Henry VIII's sixth wife that inspired them both.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
September 12, 202436m 25s
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Show Notes
<p>In the last year of Henry VIII's life, his sixth wife Queen Kateryn Parr was accused of heresy and it looked as if her life could be on the line. This dramatic moment is the focus of a novel by Elizabeth Fremantle. Originally called <em>Queen's Gambit,</em> it has now been turned into the film <em>Firebrand</em>, starring Alicia Vikander as Kateryn Parr and Jude Law as Henry VIII. </p><br><p>Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discusses the book and the film - and the woman that inspired them both - with Elizabeth Fremantle and also with actor Norman Bowman, who plays Henry VIII's right hand man Sir William Herbert in <em>Firebrand</em>.</p><br><p>Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor Ella Blaxill and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><br><p><em>Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast</em></p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up <a href="https://historyhit.com/subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘TUDORS’</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here ></a> </p>
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