Melvyn Bragg on Heloise and Abelard

The renowned author and broadcaster discusses an enduring 12th-century love story

Melvyn Bragg speaks to the History Extra podcast about the 12th-century love story of Heloise and Abelard. (Photo by Awakening/Getty Images)

Published: April 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM

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Renowned author and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg discusses the 12th-century French thinkers Peter Abelard and Heloise, and the enduring love story at the centre of his new novel.

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