Podcast Episodes

The Wars of the Roses - NEW SERIES

In this new five-part series, Historic Royal Palaces Curator Charles Farris leads us into the stormy world of the Wars of the Roses.

 
We aim to reve…

1 year, 11 months ago

Graffiti at the Tower of London – New Research at the Palaces

The Tower of London holds an incredible collection of historic graffiti, from the prisoners of the Tudor dynasty, right through to the 20th century. …

2 years ago

Outliers – Pinpricks of Light

Caroline Herschel stares at the stars. Recognition as an astronomer and scientist seems further away than even the most distant constellations. But …

2 years ago

Outliers – Secrets of the Bedchamber

Catalina served Katherine of Aragon for years, proudly, passionately, and loyally following her from Spain all the way to the side of King Henry VII…

2 years, 1 month ago

Outliers – Crack of Thunder

Leech is a man who knows about fire, how it burns and how it feels. But when Whitehall Palace, the largest palace in Europe, becomes the greatest ki…

2 years, 1 month ago

Outliers – Fresh Sweat and Cloves

As lady-in-waiting to an ageing queen and wife to a failed adventurer, Bess Raleigh has learnt to fight her corner against all adversity. Her life i…

2 years, 2 months ago

Outliers – Mehmet and Peter

Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the s…

2 years, 2 months ago

Henry VIII's Royal Progresses - New Research at the Palaces

The practice of journeying around the country on royal progress is one that monarchs used to strengthen their rule. But they can reveal a lot more t…

2 years, 2 months ago

Day in the Life of...A Yeoman Warder

The Yeoman Warders have guarded the Tower of London for 500 years, and is perhaps the oldest of jobs that still exists in our palaces today. In this…

2 years, 3 months ago

Day in the life of...A Bricklayer

Hampton Court Palace was built and maintained by craftspeople, and this is a practice that endures to this day at the palaces. We follow Master Bric…

2 years, 3 months ago