016 - Anne of Cleves - The Ugly Queen

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Anne of Cleves is quickly becoming one of the most popular of Henry VIII's six queens. Thanks partly to today's guest, historian Heather Darsie.

Think you've heard everything you've ever wanted to know about this fourth "wife" of Henry VIII? Think again! Today I've had ...