Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail.

Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books. Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more. Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions.

🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway? Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com.

Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose.

What can you expect?

Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot.
Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival.
Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths
Who really killed Amy Robsart?
Was Katherine Howard truly guilty?
Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women.

Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com. Ready to travel back 500 years?

Press play and let the adventure begin.

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Did Charles Brandon have a French mistress? - Tudor Fan Q&A

In this edition of "Fan Questions", questions asked by her YouTube viewers, historian Claire Ridgway answers a question about Showtime's "The Tudors" series. Annette from Michigan, US, wanted to kno...

9 Feb 20216min

A man who refused a title, Lady Jane Grey's reprieve, and a naughty earl with a magic ring

In this first part of "This Week in Tudor History", historian Claire Ridgway introduces a chap named John, one of the many johns in his family, who turned down a title; explains why Lady Jane Grey's e...

8 Feb 20217min

Which colours did Anne Boleyn like?

In this edition of her series on "Questions about Anne Boleyn", Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown" considers which colours Anne Boleyn liked. You can see this podcast as ...

5 Feb 20217min

A princess marries, a queen faces death, and a spy and lawyer die - 1-7 February Part 2

In this second part of "This week in Tudor history" for the week beginning 1st February, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about Tudor events and people associated with 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th F...

4 Feb 202112min

An alchemist, the Princes in the Tower's doctor, and a duke who suffered a rigged trial

In this first part of "This week in Tudor history" for the week beginning 1st February, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about Tudor events and people associated with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Februar...

1 Feb 202115min

11 things you might not know about George Boleyn

OK, so this isn't really a question about Anne Boleyn, but Claire Ridgway, co-author of "George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat", thought she'd share with you 11 facts about George Boleyn, L...

30 Jan 202113min

Elizabeth I's guardian, a Master of Swans, a king's death announced and more! -- Jan 25-31 Part 2

In the second part of "This Week in Tudor History" for 25-31st January, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about events that happened on 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st January in the reigns of the T...

28 Jan 202115min

4 Ways to make you talk - Tudor-style - Teasel's Tudor Trivia

In this latest edition of Teasel's Tudor Trivia, Teasel the dog supervises while her owner, author and historian Claire Ridgway, introduces us to 'ways of making people talk Tudor-style', in other wor...

27 Jan 20217min