British History Podcast

Jan 06 2025 105 ep. 55 mins 45
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Join your host, Philippa Lacey Brewell, for historian interviews and live chats.

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British History Live!

Jan 06 2025 61 mins  
Philippa is back, at a new time, for The British History Live Show, a live show discussing history stories and history in the news, every 2 weeks at 6:30pm UK time.This week sees the anniversaries of the coronation of England's Danish King Canute, the death of Edward the Confessor and the coronation of Harold Godwinson. Philippa discusses how Canute came to power in the beginning,

The Infamous Mistress of Charles II | Barbara Villiers

Oct 23 2024 73 mins  
Barbara Villiers was Charles II's mistress from the time he became King (perhaps before) at the Restoration in 1660. I talked to Andrea Zuvich, the author of a new book 'Ravenous! Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress, Barbara Villiers' about Barbara's colourful life!Paid Substack subscribers have early access to this podcast episode. It will go on general release on 23rd October 202

Live with Gareth Russell ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour

Sep 18 2024 37 mins  
Today I am joined live by historian, author and presenter, Gareth Russell (from a cafe so apologies in advance for the poor sound quality in parts) ahead of The Rise of the Tudors Tour which we are hosting from 21st-27th September. Hear about where we are going and who is joining us along the way. Follow the tour on Instagram @british_history_tours.Book a tour at www.BritishHistory

The Best Places to explore Roman Britain

Sep 11 2024 53 mins  
This week I was chatting about the best places, accessible to the public, for exploring Roman Britain. We are fortunate in that there are many to choose from so I have selected a number, spread across England and Wales which are available to visit and give incredible insight into life in the far reaches of the Roman Empire! Join me each week at 3pm (UK time) for a relaxed history c

The Rainbow Portrait

Sep 04 2024 57 mins  
Today I covered my recent private tour of Hatfield House where I was able to view the recently restored 'Rainbow Portrait' of Elizabeth I. I go into the symbolism and meaning in this famous image of the final Tudor monarch.Mentioned in this episode. Interview with Eleri Lynn on Tudor FashionFind the Extended version and bonus material at Patreon.com/BritishHistory This is a public

Did Anne Boleyn write to Henry VIII from the Tower of London while she was a prisoner?

Aug 28 2024 78 mins  
I am on the road today (check out my Instagram to see what I am up to @british_history_tours) but I have pre-recorded a special episode of Tea Time History Chat Live. Special guest, Amanda Glover joined me to talk about her groundbreaking research into the letter supposedly written by Anne Boleyn, to her husband Henry VIII, 4 days into her incarceration at the Tower of London and 1

Bosworth and Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin

Aug 21 2024 69 mins  
Last weekend I was at Bosworth for their annual medieval festival and battle reenactment where I met up with historian and author Nathen Amin to talk about his latest book 'Son of Prophecy. The Rise of Henry Tudor'.You can also watch this on Youtube and listen to it on the podcast.Join Patreon for an extra bonus 11 minutes with Nathen. This is a public episode. If you’d like to d

Henry VIII's secret home, West Horsley Place with Special Guest Clare Clinton

Aug 14 2024 70 mins  
Welcome to this latest episode of Tea Time History Chat (almost) Live - this is a special episode as I am joined by Clare Clinton from West Horsley Place to talk about this one-time home of Henry VIII and the incredible history being uncovered!Links mentioned in this episode: WEST HORSLEY PLACE See what’s on and support this incredible place in its conservation and research into

The British Republic with Prof Alice Hunt

Aug 11 2024 67 mins  
In the run up to the release of her new book 'Republic. Britain's Revolutionary Decade 1649 - 1660' Professor Alice Hunt joined me for a fascinating interview about this country's only time without a monarch. Was it a 'blip', as the restored monarchy were keen to characterise it, or was there a good chance that the monarchy in Britain may never have been restored? We discussed the

Hever Castle | Anne Boleyn's Home with Kate McCaffrey, Assistant Curator

Jul 31 2024 35 mins  
In this special episode, I am very happy to bring you a walk around Hever Castle, reimagined as Anne Boleyn and her family, who lived here in the 16th century, would recognise it, with assistant curator Kate McCaffrey. Kate is an incredibly talented historian who loves to share her findings and work with as wide an audience as possible and is one of the brains behind this wonderful