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Anne of Cleves is remembered as a comedy anecdote, a figure of mockery who repulsed King Henry VIII on first sight. But her reputation deserves to be rescued from this myth. In episode four of our new series on the dramatic marital history of England\u2019s most notorious monarch, Dr Elizabeth Norton and Dr Tracy Borman join Ellie Cawthorne to reveal how the so-called \u201cFlanders mare\u201d was in fact a much-admired woman with a full, fascinating and independent life.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices