U.K. documentary filmmaker Philippa Lowthorpe brings an experimental approach to the costume drama The Other Boleyn Girl, produced for television by BBC Films. Shot with a handheld digital camera, the film is a largely improvised project based on the best-selling novel by Philippa Gregory. In 16th century England, the recently married Mary Boleyn (Natascha McElhone) is encouraged to have an affair with the notorious King Henry VIII (Jared Harris) in order to improve the power of her family. When she gets pregnant, the king turns his attention to her sister Anne Boleyn (Jodhi May). Learning to play by the degrading rules of the king's court, Anne conspires with her brother George (Steven Mackintosh) to produce a male heir. The Other Boleyn Girl first aired on BBC Two March 28, 2003. Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Genre: Drama
- Category Period Film
- Theme: Ladder to the Top, Crowned Heads, Infidelity, Sibling Relationships
- Rating: NR
- Studio: BBC Warner
- Run Time: 01 hr 30 min
- Language: English
- Picture Format: widescreen
- Release Date: October 21, 2008
- Lead Actor: Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Glenister, Natascha McElhone
- Supporting Actor: John Woodvine, Ron Cook, Anthony Howell, Jane Gurnett, Yolanda Vasquez, Oliver Chris, Jack Shepherd
- Director: Philippa Lowthorpe