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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...
What Forgotten Ballads Reveal About Britain's Past (00:56:21)
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 ...
The Tudor Succession: A 400 year old lie! (00:30:44)
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...
Margaret Thatcher. "She was a very divisive figure" (00:19:31)
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, ...
Maria of Modena: Scandal, Faith, and Legacy (00:59:36)
In this episode Philippa and historian Breeze Barrington, author of "The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of the Women at the Restoration Court,” where we delved into the lives of women at the c...
Hidden Women Codebreakers of WW2 - revealed! (00:20:42)
It's been long revealed that women worked at Bletchley Park, the top-secret codebreaking British intelligence service Head Quarters during World War II, but up until now it was thought that they were ...
Women Who Ruled (00:40:02)
Dr. Elizabeth Norton joined me to discuss female monarchs throughout history, exploring the challenges they faced, their roles in governance, and the cultural attitudes towards women in power. We talk...
Pirates! The men and women who dominated the seas (00:15:49)
I was joined by Dr Richard Blakemore, Associate Professor of History at the University of Reading and author of 'Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Pirates' at Warwick Words History Festival to ...
Helen Carr on the 14th Century (00:10:04)
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...
The Hidden History of Henry VIII's England: Unveiling the Secrets (01:20:19)
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...
Richard III had killed her son, of course Elizabeth Woodville had something to fear from him! (00:21:06)
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 ...
Unraveling Tudor History: The Year 1533 and Holbein's Masterpiece: The Ambassadors (00:15:01)
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...
The House of Warwick: Power and Influence (00:30:33)
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...
Women of the Wars of the Roses were centre of the action! (00:19:49)
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 ...
Thomas Boleyn - Villain or Victim? (00:55:03)
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...
The Witch Hunts of King James: From Skeptic to Believer (00:21:17)
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...
Sex and Christianity: Exploring Contradictions (00:14:40)
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...
The Explosive Conspiracy That Almost Changed England Forever! (00:16:01)
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...
Alone for 48 hours in a Priest Hide (00:16:05)
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...
Unveiling the Invisible: Women in Espionage (00:14:42)
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...
Oldest pub? Secret passageways? Spiral staircases oriented for sword fighting? SPOILER, they're not!Dr James Wright, author of 'Historic Building MythbustingUncovering Folklore, History and Archaeolog...
The Coup That Changed England (00:16:53)
Usurpation or action against a tyrant? Eminent historian Helen Castor joins me to discuss Richard II and the cousin who usurped him, Henry Bolingbroke, at Harvington History Festival 2025.Buy Helen's ...
Tales from the London Underground (02:45:35)
Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. Pop this on to keep you company for nearly 3 hours with Niall Devitt, in conversation with Philippa Lacey, as he talks about the London Underg...
Sex, Scandal, Politics and War - the 17th Century has it all! | The Stuart History Festival (00:21:56)
I'm joined by historians Andrea Zuvich, Erica Canela, and Mark Turnbull to talk about the upcoming Stuart History Festival, their motivations for organising the festival, the diverse topics and speake...
Grimsthorpe Castle - one-time home of Henry VIII's best friend, Charles Brandon (00:19:51)
Hi! I'm Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. In this episode I sat down with Emma Miller of Grimsthorpe Castle to talk about its history, the famous people who have lived and visited here...
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