In this three-part series, historian Tracy Borman will present the latest theories on Anne Boleyn’s story, visiting the locations of major incidents; Greenwich Palace to the Tower of London and Westminster Hall. Drawing on original records and artefacts, she’ll re-examine accepted history and discover the truth about the last days of this iconic queen.
Anne Boleyn star Mark Stanley has defended the casting of Jodie Turner-Smith as the doomed Queen after she became the first black actress to play the historic role.
The actor, who plays King Henry VIII in the three-part drama, insisted such colourblind casting needs to be the way forward to improve representation, and said Jodie s performance was more about capturing the energy of the Queen.
It comes after fans were left unimpressed and bored on Tuesday night when they tuned into Anne Boleyn s first episode, with many quick to point out historical inaccuracies in the Channel 5 drama. Moving forward : Anne Boleyn star Mark Stanley has defended the casting of Jodie Turner-Smith as the doomed Queen after she became the first black actress to play the historic role
Set in January 1536 at Greenwich palace, the episode shows the last five months of Anne Boleyn (played by Jodie Turner-Smith) life, opening with King Henry and Anne throwing a party.