The House of Warwick: Power and Influence
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
Women of the Wars of the Roses were centre of the action!
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
Thomas Boleyn - Villain or Victim?
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
The Witch Hunts of King James: From Skeptic to Believer
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
Sex and Christianity: Exploring Contradictions
Diarmuid MacCulloch, Emeritus Professor of the History of the Church at the University of Oxford, historian, author and presenter, joined me at the Harvington History Festival where we talked about th...
14 Aug 202514min
The Explosive Conspiracy That Almost Changed England Forever!
In conversation with Philippa Lacey, Dr Elizabeth Norton and Professor Stephen Alford discuss the ineptitude of the Gunpowder plotters, the societal perceptions of the event, and the potential alterna...
29 Jul 202516min
Alone for 48 hours in a Priest Hide
Phil’s 48 hours in a Priest HideHarvington Hall Manager, Phil Downing, is spending 48 hours in a priest hide, to raise money toward the upkeep of the Hall. .The Priest Hide Phil will be spending 2 who...
27 Jul 202516min
Unveiling the Invisible: Women in Espionage
My conversation with Prof Nadine Akkerman and Dr Pete Lagman explores the fascinating world of espionage during the early modern period, focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of women spies a...
27 Jul 202514min
