The Lost Tapes of History

Aug 29 2022 273
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Imagine finding a stack of audio tapes containing the first few minutes of interviews and private conversations between personalities from History and some therapists, counsellors, officials and frankly, people just trying to do their job. Imagine eavesdropping on their discussion and getting a glimpse of who they were as human beings. You don't need to imagine. The Lost Tapes of History are here for the first time in.....well, history.

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Walter Raleigh and the Spin Doctor

Aug 29 2022 14 mins  
The date is March 1603. Queen Elizabeth is dying. Raleigh knows that he needs to schmooze the incoming monarch King James I so hires some help to turn his image around. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Raleigh: David Meller - www.mandy.com/uk/v/david-meller T: @DavidMeller2 Spin: Jo Howell - www.mandy.com/uk/v/joanna-howell Narrator: Fraser Fraser

Penelope Devereux and the Genealogist

Aug 22 2022 14 mins  
The date is February 1601. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Penelope’s brother, the Earl of Essex, has just been executed. Now, it’s crucial that she stake her royal claim so calls for a genealogist to prove it. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Penelope: Tayla-Jayne Eldred - https://www.spotlight.com/4772-4531-2656 - T: @tjeldred99 Genealogi

William Shakespeare and the Censor

Aug 15 2022 16 mins  
The date is June 1600. Queen Elizabeth’s Privy Council has limited plays to only two performances a week. To make some extra money, Shakespeare decides to get some of his plays printed for sale. But first he has to get them past the censors. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Shakespeare: Chris Bird - www.mandy.com/uk/a/chris-bird-2 T: @c_g_bird C

Phillip II of Spain and the Travel Agent

Aug 08 2022 15 mins  
The date is August 1598. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Phillip is in Spain where he’s been for the last 40 years. He thinks he needs a holiday to get away from it all. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Phillip: Andrew Norman - https://www.mandy.com/uk/a/andy-norman-1 Agent: Erin Walther - www.spotlight.com/1015-9084-6858 Inst: @erin.maria.wa

Lettice Knollys and the Mediator

Aug 01 2022 13 mins  
The date is February 1598. Lettice has been estranged from Queen Elizabeth for several decades. A mediator has been called in to see if they can bring the two of them together for a successful reunion. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Lettice: Fiona Henderson Mediator: Emma Riches - www.spotlight.com/profile/0818-0197-9359 T: @emmariches_ Narrator

Bess of Hardwick and the Estate Agent

Jul 25 2022 19 mins  
The date is October 1597. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Bess has just moved into Hardwick Hall and celebrated her 70th birthday. An estate agent visits to value her newest property, now that renovations are complete. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Bess: Gill Stoker - https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/gill-stoker T: @FurloughGill Agent: David L

Christopher Marlowe and the Taxi Driver

Jul 18 2022 14 mins  
The date is 30th May 1593. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Marlowe is on his way to the house of Eleanor Bull in Deptford. He’s running late so he flags down a taxi. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Marlowe: Steven Kent - T: @KentosSteve Driver: Thomas Witcomb - www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/thomas-witcomb-1 Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy

John Dee and the Astrologer

Jul 11 2022 16 mins  
The date is July 1592. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Dee has just had his 65th birthday and wants to know what his future holds so goes to visit an astrologer to have his chart done. Again. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Dee: Leslie Davidoff - www.spotlight.com/3573-1272-6255 Astrologer: Eliza Harris - www.elizaharris.co.uk – T: @ecvharris

Edmund Spenser and the Fairy

Jul 04 2022 19 mins  
The date is March 1590. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. The first book of The Fairie Queene has just been published. Edmund is in London to see that everything is printed as he wants it. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Spenser: Andrew Callaghan - www.spotlight.com/profile/3334-6727-5553 Fairy: Sarah Hastings- Inst/T: @sarahhastings_ Narrator:

Francis Drake and the Health and Safety Officer

Jun 27 2022 17 mins  
The date is July 1588. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. The Spanish Armada is anchored in Calais and there is one final attack planned to see them off. Before Sir Francis can leave on his mission to attack, his ship must pass its annual inspection. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Drake: Al Williamson - sites.gravyforthebrain.com/website/voiceof