British History Podcast

Helen Carr, author of 'Sceptred Isle. A new history of the 14th century' | Interview with PhilippaYou can also watch this interview on Youtube - click hereBuy Helen's Book - Click HereI'd really appre...

8 Okt 202510min

In England in 1536, a number of small monasteries were dissolved, their assets removed to the Head of the Church in England, which was now Henry VIII, and the people either pensioned off or sent on to...

19 Sep 20251h 20min

Historian Nathen Amin joined me at Harvington History Festival to talk about the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, the involvement of their mothers and how the couple themselves felt about ...

14 Sep 202521min

I caught up with Dr Tracy Borman OBE at Harvington History Festival to talk to her about Holbein's fascinating painting, 'The Ambassadors,' and how it captures the political intrigue of the time throu...

5 Sep 202515min

What's this episode about?Local historian, Aaron Manning joined me (Philippa) to talk about the rich history of Warwick Castle and the town of Warwick. We discussed the origins of the castle, its sign...

31 Aug 202530min

I was so happy to be joined by author Annie Garthwaite to discuss her latest novel 'The King's Mother,' which explores the Wars of the Roses through the lens of four powerful women.We delved into the ...

26 Aug 202519min

In this engaging conversation, historian Dr. Lauren Mackay discusses the life and legacy of Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn. Lauren, who completed her PhD on Thomas Boleyn, in 2018, challenges th...

22 Aug 202555min

I sat down with historian and author Gareth Russell at Harvington History Festival to talk about an aspect of his new biography of James I of England/VI of Scotland, "Queen James" which is less discus...

19 Aug 202521min