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Victoria writer Daisy Goodwin on history vs drama, gender politics and modern echoes

Victoria writer Daisy Goodwin on history vs drama, gender politics and modern echoes

FromPod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion


Victoria writer Daisy Goodwin on history vs drama, gender politics and modern echoes

FromPod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

SPOILER WARNING: This podcast was recorded just after Series 3, Episode 4, when London is hit by a cholera outbreak.Historical drama Victoria reigns supreme for ITV on Sunday nights - and has an empire abroad too on PBS and others.Writer Daisy Goodwin joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss where history and drama meet, and why you can still have spoilers when you are writing about history. They also discuss womens' limited power at the time, why the Victorian age fascinates and its echoes with Queen Elizabeth II's reign. But what would Victoria think of Brexit...? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Meghan Markle's wedding to Prince Harry has given the royal family trans-Atlantic appeal - and injected new energy into The Firm. Follow the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they build their new royal life, William and Kate as they adapt to Prince Louis joining George and Charlotte, the Queen and all the rest of your favourite royals. Expect behind the scenes details, fashion, travel and a smattering of politics as the royals represent Britain abroad.The show is brought to you by host Ann Gripper and the Daily Mirror's royal team. Follow @MirrorRoyal for all the latest royal news.