Holbein and the Tudor Court
In this interview with renowned Tudor art and cultural historian Professor Elizabeth Goldring, we go beyond the famous portraits of Hans Holbein the Younger and into his fascinating life — exploring t...
12 Mar 1h 6min
Thomas More was a complex man in complicated times
As complex figures go, you can’t get much more complex than Sir Thomas More. Was he a Saint? Was he a Sinner? Was he simply a man of his time? Dr Joanne Paul seeks to answer these questions in her boo...
26 Feb 14min
MPs have been behaving badly for over 400 years!
Rogues, scallywags, fraudsters and criminals have all trodden the corridors of the UK Houses of Parliament. In this conversation with Philippa Lacey, Debbie Kilroy discusses the themes of her new book...
19 Feb 57min
Margaret Beaufort - challenging the narrative!
In my conversation with historian Dr. Lauren Johnson we discussed her biography of Margaret Beaufort, exploring Margaret’s complex life, maternal relationships, and political influence during the Wars...
12 Feb 51min
THIS is why we know about Shakespeare!
I LOVED this conversation with Dr. Chris Laoutaris when I was able to ask him about the significance of Shakespeare's First Folio, the individuals involved in its creation, and the financial and legal...
5 Feb 26min
What Forgotten Ballads Reveal About Britain's Past
In this episode Amy Jeffs and I delve into the themes of Amy's book 'Old Songs', exploring the intricate relationship between traditional ballads and social history. We discussed the unique structure ...
4 Jan 56min
The Tudor Succession: A 400 year old lie!
In this interview, Tracy Borman delves into the complexities surrounding the succession of the English crown from Elizabeth I to James VI of Scotland. She reveals how the story was manipulated through...
16 Des 202530min
Margaret Thatcher. "She was a very divisive figure"
In my conversation with Iain Dale, recorded at the Warwick Words History Festival, we explore the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, focusing on her impact on British politics, her foreign policy, ...
4 Des 202519min
