She-Wolves: England's Early Queens

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Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term 'she-wolves' was deserved.

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Helen Castor

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First air dateMar 07 2012

Total Episodes3

Total Seasons1

Official siteVisit here

LanguageEnglish

Production companiesBBC Scotland, BBC, Matchlight

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