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This programme is concerned with the early stages of the Reformation movement in England and deals in particular with the part played by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury. Jasper Ridley, aut...hor of a standard biography of Cranmer, discusses some aspects of the reformer's life, achievements and influence in answer to questions put to him by Nuala O'Faolain. He makes an estimate of Cranmer's character, about which there has been much controversy, and offers an interesting explanation on the motives that led him to a martyr's death after previous recantations. The talk is introduced by Dr. Francis Clark.
This programme is concerned with the early stages of the Reformation movement in England and deals in particular with the part played by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury. Jasper Ridley, aut...hor of a standard biography of Cranmer, discusses some aspects of the reformer's life, achievements and influence in answer to questions put to him by Nuala O'Faolain. He makes an estimate of Cranmer's character, about which there has been much controversy, and offers an interesting explanation on the motives that led him to a martyr's death after previous recantations. The talk is introduced by Dr. Francis Clark.
| Module code and title: | A201, Renaissance and Reformation |
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| Item code: | A201; 25 |
| Recording date: | 1971-07-19 |
| First transmission date: | 15-07-1972 |
| Published: | 1972 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:17:56 |
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| Producer: | Nuala O'Faolain |
| Contributors: | Francis Clark; Nuala O'Faolain; Jasper Godwin Ridley |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Archbishop of Canterbury; Recantations; Reformation movement |
| Master spool number: | TLN29FM216J |
| Production number: | TLN29FM216J |
| Available to public: | no |
