Unsurprisingly, Birdy is not at all into this idea. And when the family falls on hard times, Lord Rollo becomes determined to marry Birdy off so they can secure their financial future. Her parents are Lady Aislinn and Lord Rollo, played by Billie Piper and Andrew Scott. So in "Catherine Called Birdy," Bella Ramsey plays the title character, who is a 14-year-old living in 13th century England. GRETA JOHNSEN, BYLINE: Hey, thanks, Aisha. She's the host of WBEZ's "Nerdette" podcast and the co-host of HBO's official "Game Of Thrones" podcast, "House Of The Dragon." HARRIS: Joining me today is Greta Johnsen. I'm Aisha Harris, and today we're talking about "Catherine Called Birdy" on POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR from NPR. When her parents set out to match her with a suitor, she finds increasingly clever ways to resist any such arrangement. Bella Ramsey stars as Catherine, a smart and spirited teen living in medieval England. One millennial in particular remembers the book fondly - writer and director Lena Dunham, who's now translated it into a wry coming-of-age movie. HARRIS: "Catherine Called Birdy" is a historical novel beloved by many millennials who grew up in the '90s. A warning - this episode contains mention of sexual assault.
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