Lucy Worsley
Popular historian Lucy Worsley’s first TV appearance was in 2009 for the documentary Inside the Body of Henry VIII, joining a medical doctor and a biographer in a special that examined the king’s physical condition on the 500th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. Worsley commented that
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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a monumental event for the United Kingdom and the world at large. Born in 1926, she was a cultural touchstone through decades of change and uncertainty and a steadying force at the center of her own family's dramas. She reigned for
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The end of the Second Elizabethan era is worlds away from when it began in 1952. Back then, the average person did not have a television, had barely seen the royal family except in newsreels, and most of their entertainment was through radio. Queen Elizabeth II didn't just
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The phrase “It’s the end of an era” is one we as a society toss around fairly liberally and about all manner of events — when a long-running television series airs a finale, a film franchise reaches its last installment, or a popular member of a sporting club departs or
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BritBox US has become more of an originals player in the past couple of years; however, the streaming service was initially conceived in 2016 as a way to provide legal British content directly to consumers who were already VPNing ITV and iPlayer in the states. It has always carried simulcasts
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Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee marking 70 years on the throne technically happened on Feb. 6, 2022, but like her April birthday, the national celebration is held in June. The official "Platinum Jubilee Weekend" officially runs from June 2-5 and will start with her usual birthday parade
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A musical based on the "People's Princess," entitled simply Diana, will land on Broadway in 2020. The 2020s will be a time of upheaval for the royal family, no matter what happens. Unless, somehow, Queen Elizabeth II lives until 104 and sees 2030, the next decade
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PBS' newest special Margaret: The Rebel Princess is a biography diving into the life of the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. You know a show is peaking in popularity when it is used as a lead-in for other related programming viewed as needing a leg up. Downton Abbey
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The Royal Wedding arrives on Saturday. Here are some things to remember when tuning in, courtesy of Royal Wedding Watch. The Royal Wedding for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will arrive this Saturday, starting around 4: 30 a.m. ET. Though Americans are not part of the Commonwealth and fought
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It’s been an exciting few weeks for the British Royal Family of late. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 92nd birthday on April 21st. Two days later, Prince Louis, the third child of William and Kate (aka the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) was born. And now in just about
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As part of the lead up to the marriage of Prince Harry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle of The United States, PBS brings you an entire week's worth of specials. Prepare yourself for all things Royal Wedding with the Royal Wedding Watch. Spring is finally here and
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Think you know the history of Queen Victoria's reign? Wondering how much of the history portrayed by PBS series Victoria is accurate? We run down the truth behind the drama in the latest episode of Season 2, "The Luxury of Conscience." Did Lehzen Really Get Vicky