Elizabethan Theatre Series

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Volsunga Saga: The story of the Volsungs. With excerpts from the poetic Edda

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The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire

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The Summer of the Danes

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Everlasting

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The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour

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History Revealed: Game of Thrones: Episode 31

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The Queen and Prince Philip: The Early Years

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Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

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A Swarming of Bees

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Princess Margaret

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The Story of the Volsungs: The Volsunga Saga

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Doctor Who: The Doctor's Tale: The Early Adventures

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Master Mercurius Mysteries

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Love, Remember Me

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Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors

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Lord Farleigh and Miss Frost: A Regency Romance

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The Lost Tudor Princess

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Charles Before Diana: A King in the Making

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The Old English Baron: Unabridged

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Kidnapped

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The Seer of Midgard

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Kings and Pawns: A Novel of Viking Age England

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Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts

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Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle

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The Virgin's Lover

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A Vengeful Wind: A Novel of Viking Age Ireland

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An Uncivil War

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1066: History in an Hour

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The Lion Wakes

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Lord of the Sea Castle

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One for the Money

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Listen for the Lie: A Novel

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Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

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The Complete Sherlock Holmes

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Hit and Run

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Postmortem

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The Unexpected Guest

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

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The Word is Murder: A Novel

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If She Knew (A Kate Wise Mystery—Book 1)

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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel

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Bad Housekeeping

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And Then There Were None

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The Fifth Suspect

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When No One Is Watching: A Thriller

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Hallowe'en Party: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

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Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

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The Book of Extraordinary Impossible Crimes and Puzzling Deaths: The Best New Original Stories of the Genre

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Did I Kill You?: A Thriller Novel

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Crooked House

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None of This is True: A Novel

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Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide

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No Rest for the Dead

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Tell No One

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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

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Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

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What Lies in the Woods: A Novel

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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The Smuggler's Daughter

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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

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Lady Gerald of Carlton Towers: Episode Description: Today on the podcast, the Duchess travels to the magnificent Carlton Towers to meet Lady Gerald. In the show, Lady Gerald opens up about her daunting start to life in heritage, Lady Gerald explains how Carlton became ‘the greatest of all Victorian homes’, and the Duchess is introduced to Carlton’s ‘happy harp playing’ ghost!Top Quotes:"In heritage, there is a sense of duty and a sense of burden." - Duchess"I'm fearfully proud of being a custodian and whenever we leave I am desperate to come back." - Lady GeraldAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Born Emma Roberts, Lady Gerald is the daughter of a GP receptionist and is from Mayfield in East Sussex. Before marrying Lord Gerald Fitzalan-Howard she worked in recruitment in Kensington. She married her husband Lord Gerald in December 1990. The couple have three children together. Alongside her husband, Lady Gerald runs the estate and appeared on numerous television shows, such as The Guest Wi

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S3.17 Ealdgyth of Mercia: Ealdgyth of Mercia is not a famous name, but her episode is full of Rex Factors. As consort to Harold Godwinson, she was the last Anglo-Saxon consort and her story has plenty to fascinate: Lady Godiva, Gruffydd ap Llywelyn and a Welsh/Mercian alliance,...

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Episode 6 - The Two Harolds: England on the eve of the Conquest was torn between the old King Edward the Confessor and the powerful house of Godwin. With no clear heir apparent chosen, a predatory Normandy and the terrifying Harald Hardrada of Norway waited for their chance to seize the throne, while Harold of England tried desperately to keep the peace. As the year 1065 drew to it's close a royal death started a chain of events that would drastically alter the political landscape. Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the most famous date in English history and the three would-be kings who struggled for the crown.

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Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Part II.

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Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Part III.

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Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Part I.

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Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson ~ Full Audiobook: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson audiobook. David Balfour, a lad of seventeen and newly orphaned, is directed to go and live with his rich uncle, the master of the estate of Shaws in the lowlands of Scotland near Edinburgh. His uncle, Ebenezer (as...

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Duchess, A Christmas Special from Belvoir Castle: Episode Description: On this very special festive episode of the podcast, our Duchess is joined by her daughter Eliza to speak about their historic home: Belvoir Castle. In the show, the Duchess reveals all about her own background, we learn about Belvoir’s ‘forbidden place’, the ladies discuss the chilling ghostly encounters they’ve had in their home, and we hear why it's so magical to spend Christmas in a castle. Top Quotes:"I've felt, from every woman I've met through making this podcast, such a great sense of passion and duty." - The Duchess"On that very sofa in this room, Winston Churchill was sat when he heard of King Edward VIII's abdication. Aunt Hersey always remembered the tears rolling down his cheeks." - The Duchess"One of the unique things that has happened with covid is that people have reconnected with their big house on the hill. We've had this huge surge in people local to us reconnecting with Belvoir again. That has be

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Catherine Fitzgerald of Glin Castle: Episode Description: On this week’s special episode, the Duchess of Rutland speaks to Catherine Fitzgerald of Glin Castle in Ireland. In the show, Catherine regales some of the wonderful and amusing legends associated with her family, we catch a glimpse of the ghosts of Glin, and Catherine opens about the unexpected nature of her custodianship. Top Quotes:"Glin Castle is part of an architectural golden period in Ireland. It was built when most of Georgian Dublin was built. There was a surge in building, decoration, and the arts. Glin is part of a moment of optimism." — Catherine "I was never brought up to take Glin Castle on. My father thought he would leave it to a preservation trust but they weren't able to take it on. So, it was really my passion, my love for it, that drove my decision to take Glin Castle off the market." - Catherine "As a custodian, I'm not looking to control the future I'm just thinking about day to day and how I can take care

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Alice Kennard of Forde Abbey: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess meets Alice Kennard of Forde Abbey. Alice describes the fascinating monastic history of Forde Abbey, and why it was so important in its time. We also hear from Alice about the beauty of her award winning gardens, and we learn all about the famous Mortlake tapestry that used to hang in the Abbey.Top Quotes:“I feel there is a pressure to produce that clinical visitor experience the National Trust do, which I’m determined not to do. Here, they do see the family working bits, they do see our dogs coming out of the house, they do see people living in the grounds. I think its more welcoming!” - Alice Kennard“I always say it’s a partnership with people running private heritage. It’s a big welcoming handshake saying come in. Share our home. We’re all doing our little bit to hand this over to another generation.” - Emma Rutland About the Guest and Stately Home:Alice Kennard was born to Mark and Lisa Roper. Her parent

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(1176-77) The Norman Invasion XIV – New Blood: The last show on the Norman Invasion ended in somewhat dramatic circumstances with the death of Strongbow, the leader of the Norman Invasion. As you can imagine the fall out from this was immense. The episode begins with a group of Normans lead by Raym...

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The Countess of Derby of Knowsley Hall: Episode Description:On this episode of Duchess, our hosts travels to meet the lovely Countess of Derby of the beautiful Knowsley Hall. Lady Derby speaks to the Duchess about the impressive lineage of the Stanley family, and Lady Derby explains some of the challenges she encountered when first arriving on the steps of Knowsley Hall. Emma Rutland learns about Knowsley's astounding connection to Shakespeare, we are given an insight into the Stanley's enthusiasm for equestrian sports, and we hear first hand accounts of the what it’s like to run an estate during a pandemic. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“That was the most difficult thing during the lockdown. Everyone had to isolate. It was actually very lonely.” - Lady Derby “It’s hard to describe a stately home life without realising it is very co-dependent.” - Lady Derby “

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Demetra Lindsay of Hedingham Castle: On this week’s episode, The Duchess meets Demetra Lindsay - custodian of the marvellous Hedingham Castle - Britain’s best preserved Norman keep. We learn about the history of Hedingham Castle, we hear about a beautiful love story that challenged the social norms of it’s day, Demetra introduces us to some ghostly residents who continue to walk the halls of Hedingham, and we take a tour the wonderful gardens. Enjoy.

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Medieval: William the Conqueror & the Battle of Hastings: This week is the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Sophie (aged 7) & Ellie (age 5) tell the story of William the Conqueror, King Harold and Harald Hardrada’s fight for the English throne.----more---- Edward the Confessor is old. He has no ch...

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The Marchioness Townshend of Raynham Hall: Episode Description:On this exciting episode of Duchess, Emma meets the custodian of one of Britain’s greatest stately homes: The Marchioness Townshend of Raynham Hall. In this episode, we learn about the fascinating story of how the city of Sydney was named after a Townshend. The Duchess hears how Lord ‘Turnip’ Townshend ushered in an agricultural revolution at Raynham, and we are given the full story behind the world’s best known ghost photograph!Top Quotes:“You can not dictate the future of a home. All you can do is love it and look after it now.” - Lady Townshend“Traditionally, these houses would have had recitals for every group of people that they had visiting. Music is in the DNA of grand homes.” - The Duchess of RutlandAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Raynham Hall is a country house located in the glorious countryside of Norfolk. For nearly 400 years it has been the seat of the Townshend family. Born Alison Combs, Lady Townshend is the

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The Duchess of Fife of Kinnaird Castle: Episode Description:In this episode, Emma Rutland meets another Duchess: Caroline, Duchess of Fife. Emma Rutland learns about the estate’s rebellious history, the magnificent art collection in the castle, and the many groundbreaking conservation projects developed on the estate. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“In these houses, we are only as able as the team around us. They are precious to you.” - Emma Rutland“Running these homes; making people happy. It is a joy.” - the Duchess of Fife“Despite everything, these houses survive.” - Emma Rutland“The environmental crisis is the biggest threat to us today. Conservation in these stately homes is crucial.” - Emma Rutland“When people look at these buildings, there’s a great sense of stability. That life goes on.” - Emma RutlandAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Caroline Bunting m

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Imogen Wyvill of Constable Burton Hall & Garden: Episode Description: In today’s show, the Duchess visits the beautiful Constable Burton Hall and Gardens to meet the current chatelaine, Imogen Wyvill. In the episode, Imogen introduces the Duchess to the chess grand master who courted Florence Nightingale, we learn about the Wyvill family’s important hand in the abolition of slavery, and the ladies discuss the famed and fabulous Tulip festival that is hosted at Constable Burton annually.Top Quotes:"Living in homes like these, you fall in love with them everyday through the eyes of your visitors." - Imogen Wyvill"The wonderful thing about Constable Burton is that it does have this very warm homely feel to it. It embraces you." - Imogen"The past year perhaps has helped us realise to keep life a little simpler. And actually it's a reconnection to the love affair with the British Isles." - ImogenAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Imogen Wyvill, nee Garner, is married to Marmaduke D'Arcy Willi

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

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3. Story of England: Tudor Feuds, Explorers and Fanatics: Dan couldn't do a history of England without a hearty helping of our favourite family.

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MAP#48: Sweyn Forkbeard, The Viking King of England: 03 February 2014 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the death of King Sweyn Forkbeard. Once Forkbeard became the King of Denmark and Norway he started raiding England. After the English massacred thousands of Danes on St.

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Knowsley Hall, Lathom House and the Stanley family 1385-1651

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Is Hekla Volcano the Gateway to Hell in Iceland? – Folklore Friday: For this episode of Folklore Friday we're diving into the chilling tales and explosive history of Iceland's very own Mount Hekla, often dubbed as the "Gateway to Hell"! Hekla Volcano's Eruption Patterns & Destructive Past

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CMP037 Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!: Can Pwyll regain his True Love?

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Wulf the Saxon by George Alfred Henty ~ Full Audiobook: Wulf the Saxon by George Alfred Henty audiobook. Wulf the Saxon is a classic George Henty tale of nobility, loyalty and courage set in 11th century Britain. It relates the adventures of Wulf, a young, but extremely capable Saxon Thane. Wulf with his ...

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'Prince Philip Revealed' - New Biography Looks at the Consort to the Queen

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Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill of Blenheim Palace: Episode Description:On the third episode of Duchess, our host sits down with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill in the breathtaking Blenheim Palace. We hear the amazing story of how the Palace was built, and how one particular woman was fundamental to it’s construction. Emma Rutland hears about the Spencer-Churchill's distinguished lineage and Lady Henrietta’s memories of Sir Winston Churchill. We are taken on a tour of the incredible architecture and interiors of Blenheim, and we hear about sacrifices former custodians have made to keep the Palace going. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“The heartbeat of a private heritage home is the family living in it.” - Emma Rutland“My father always said: We are still fighting the battle of Blenheim. The battle doesn’t stop. We will always be fighting for Blenheim.” - Lad

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2807 The Battle of Stamford Bridge: By the beginning of September 1066, King Harold II was in a quandary. Expecting Duke William of Normandy to invade, he had summoned the fyrd (what passed for the army in Anglo-Saxon times; made up of a proportion of the freemen of each shire who were...

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56. Carnage in the Canary Islands: Listen in for a glimpse of what a Patreon episode is like! The Alexanders were not your normal family. In 1940s, Harald Alexander dove deep into the German religious sect of the Lorber Society. This sect deemed everyone outside the religion was...

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The Duchess of Argyll of Inveraray Castle: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess meets the Duchess of Argyll, who invites us inside her fabulous home: the historic Inveraray Castle, situated on the banks of Loch Fyne in Scotland. We learn about the ghostly history the castle, and we hear the story of the iconic 20th century society beauty: Ethel Margaret Campbell. The Duchess of Argyll shares with us the fascinating history of the proud Campbell Clan, and we learn about the Duchess of Argyll's connection to Britain’s most treasured of chocolatiers.Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“I think being a Duchess has taught me that I have a responsibility to my local community, and that I must do it better every day.” - Emma Rutland“We have a hundred and twenty thousand visitors a year. Without them, these homes have nothing.” - the Duchess of Argyll“That’s th