Jodie Turner-Smith on being the first Black actress to play Anne Boleyn in new miniseries: 'Our aim was not historical accuracy'
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Channel 5 sparks race row casting black actress as Tudor queen Anne Boleyn in new period drama | The Sun
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Anne Boleyn review – spoiler alert: she won't make it out alive! | Television & radio | The Guardian
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Anne Boleyn, review: Jodie Turner-Smith is suitably arch in this very silly historical drama | The Independent
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Anne Boleyn drama branded 'dull' as viewers switch off over 'historical inaccuracies' | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Anne Boleyn's sex and religion story a 'problem' before Jodie Turner-Smith portrayal | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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