She was 'the Other Boleyn Girl' - Anne's sister, Mary, who supposedly had an affair with King Henry VIII. Such drama!

What evidence is there that the two got betwixt the sheets together? How likely was it?!

Joining Kate today is the historian and author, Estelle Paranque, to get to the heart of the these rumours.

This episode was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.

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