Martyn Rady
Professor of Central European History at University College London
2 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CultureEnglish male non-fiction writersWriters of Gothic fiction19th-century English non-fiction writers19th-century male writers19th-century British short story writersAlumni of the University of EdinburghNobility from ViennaSuicides by cyanide poisoningBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchPolidori-Rossetti family, British people of Italian descent, English people of Italian descentPeople of the Silesian WarsHabsburg monarchs of BohemiaDaughters of emperors, Austrian Roman Catholics, Austrian princessesHistory
Polidori's The Vampyre
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myths that gave rise to this novella from 1819 by Byron's physician, John Polidori, and the works such as Bram Stoker's Dracula it inspired.
07 April 2022
Also featuring: Nick Groom, Samantha George
CultureEnglish male non-fiction writersWriters of Gothic fiction19th-century English non-fiction writers19th-century male writers19th-century British short story writersAlumni of the University of EdinburghSuicides by cyanide poisoningBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchPolidori-Rossetti family, British people of Italian descent, English people of Italian descentMaria Theresa
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the reign of the Empress who upended the European order while strengthening Austria through reforms, alliances and strategic marriages.
22 October 2020
Also featuring: Catriona Seth, Thomas Biskup