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Philippa Gregory

b. 1954

Born in Kenya, Philippa Gregory, 70, wrote her first novel while completing a PhD in 18th‑century literature at Edinburgh University. Wideacre became a bestselling trilogy, and she went on to write many popular historical novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, The White Queen and The White Princess, which have also been adapted for screen. Her first play, Richard, My Richard is at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds from 11 to 27 April. She lives in Leicestershire and has two children.

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Question What would you like to leave your children? Death & what remains read 39 other answers →

I’d like them to inherit my optimism.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2024 source ↗

Question What would you like to be remembered for? Death & what remains read 62 other answers →

Not for a long time.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2024 source ↗

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