16th-century English nobility
2 episodes
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HistoryBurials at Westminster AbbeyPeople of the Elizabethan eraAlumni of St John's College, CambridgeEnglish Roman CatholicsHouse of Tudor16th-century English womenAnnulmentKnights of the GarterMothers of English monarchs15th-century English women, Founders of colleges of the University of Cambridge, Ladies of the Garter, People of the Wars of the RosesEnglish MPs 1542–1544Lord chancellorsLords Privy SealPeople from Northamptonshire (before 1974)
Margaret Beaufort
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the resilience of the child bride who made it her mission to protect her son during the Wars of the Roses and helped him become the first Tudor king
5 March 2026
Featuring: Joanna Laynesmith, Katherine Lewis, David Grummitt
History16th-century English womenAnnulmentHouse of Tudor16th-century English nobilityEnglish Roman Catholics15th-century English women, Founders of colleges of the University of Cambridge, Ladies of the Garter, People of the Wars of the RosesBurials at Westminster AbbeyMothers of English monarchs15th century16th centuryWilliam Cecil
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and influence of the 1st Baron Burghley, Elizabeth I's powerful Secretary of State who advanced England's interests throughout her reign
7 March 2019
Featuring: Diarmaid MacCulloch, Susan Doran, John Guy