EP052 “A PRETTY LITTLE PRINCESS”EP052 “A PRETTY LITTLE PRINCESS”
I’m excited to take you on a journey through time today as we cover Queen Victoria’s first pregnancy & child. Together, we’ll delve into the intriguing world of historical events,
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EP044 SEX RELIGION AND WEDDING NIGHT BLUES – VICTORIA SEX PT2EP044 SEX RELIGION AND WEDDING NIGHT BLUES – VICTORIA SEX PT2
Our dive under the covers continues. How did sex and religion come together in the Victorian era? How was the bible such an influence on men & women’s sexuality? Should
EP043 VICTORIAN SEX PT1: GETTING DOWN TO IT.EP043 VICTORIAN SEX PT1: GETTING DOWN TO IT.
Why yes, we will be asking what Victoria did with Albert. We will be asking about the how’s and why’s of Victorian sex & sexualities. There’s a lot to say,
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2021 – TICKLING THE CHRISTMAS IVORYCHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2021 – TICKLING THE CHRISTMAS IVORY
What could be more of a traditional Victorian Christmas than carols by candlelight with an orchestra, piano and harp? Quite a bit actually. Victorian piano’s were a late addition and
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2021HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2021
An ancient tradition, but surely one that the Victorians didn’t celebrate? Wrong, they did celebrate. Oh boy was it a big dangerous, flaming drunken party of a holiday. Join me
EP031 VICTORIA & ALBERT – A ROMANTIC PRINCE & A WEDDINGEP031 VICTORIA & ALBERT – A ROMANTIC PRINCE & A WEDDING
How does the Queen of Kingdom and ruler of the Empire choose a husband? This is not a choice to get wrong, so Victoria was under pressure. Was Albert the
EP030 QUEEN VICTORIA’S NO GOOD, VERY BAD YEAREP030 QUEEN VICTORIA’S NO GOOD, VERY BAD YEAR
How was Victoria coping with being Queen? She was intelligent, stubborn, cultured, but sometimes misguided and blinkered. Worse, the nation itself seemed fractured, bitter, and in danger of collapse. Her
3RD ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL VICTORIA & ALBERT – A ROYAL, AND A ROMANTIC3RD ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL VICTORIA & ALBERT – A ROYAL, AND A ROMANTIC
EP030 3rd Anniversary Special: Victoria & Albert -a Royal and a Romantic. The podcast is 3 years old, so time for Victoria and Albert to become a couple. One of
EP029 THE COURT OF KING CHOLERA – THE GREAT VICTORIAN PLAGUEEP029 THE COURT OF KING CHOLERA – THE GREAT VICTORIAN PLAGUE
EP029 “The Court of King Cholera – the great Victorian plague” explores one of the most famous pandemics in history. There was horror, death, and a little hope. Many bad
SOURCES FOR QUEEN VICTORIA’S CORONATION.SOURCES FOR QUEEN VICTORIA’S CORONATION.
SOURCES ON QUEEN VICTORIA’S CORONATION Details on Queen Victoria’s coronation are available, but the event is often skimmed over in popular histories on the topic. I touched on her coronation
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2019CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2019
Victorian Christmas Time! Mistletoe and Wine; listening to Podcast time. This is a special episode for Christmas 2019. Learn about the hustle & bustle of the Victorian Christmas, with a focus
EP024 VICTORIA; CRISIS & THE CROWNEP024 VICTORIA; CRISIS & THE CROWN
The time has come. Victoria must weather the final crisis on her way to the throne. Join me for an exciting conclusion to Victoria’s childhood where she finds out if
EP022 Politics – The Tories & the battle for Catholic EmancipationEP022 Politics – The Tories & the battle for Catholic Emancipation
This episode on the Tories & the Battle for Catholic Emancipation continue our breakdown of the complex political system in the 1820’s & 1830’s to show you how it all
Sources on Politics 1820s&1830sSources on Politics 1820s&1830s
Political history is always complicated; below are the main sources I’ve used for the politics episodes set in the 1820’s and 1830’s. You can always find plenty more, depending on
EP021 Politics 101 The System in the 1820s/30sEP021 Politics 101 The System in the 1820s/30s
Politics 101 is here. Every wondered if the Queen of England has any real power? Confused by your MP’s, PM’s and Lords Spiritual? Wondering how it all works in the
MINISODE 014 FILM REVIEW “VICTORIA THE GREAT”MINISODE 014 FILM REVIEW “VICTORIA THE GREAT”
I’ve launched a Patreon and I review our first film about Queen Victoria – Victoria the Great. I also read out the latest iTunes reviews. The show starts with the
EP020 PT2 WHY EDUCATE A QUEEN & WHAT SHE LEARNTEP020 PT2 WHY EDUCATE A QUEEN & WHAT SHE LEARNT
In Ep20 pt 2 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood education. Pt2 explores the specifics of education, what she learnt, and crucially, how her education would fit her
EP020(pt1) Why educate a Queen?EP020(pt1) Why educate a Queen?
In Ep20 pt 1 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood. In this 2 part show you will see how Victoria was educated; as a child, but also as
EP019 Queen Victoria’s childhood pt1 “Life can be fragile”EP019 Queen Victoria’s childhood pt1 “Life can be fragile”
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham for the first part of our series on Queen Victoria’s childhood. She was growing up at a time when life was fragile at best for
EP018 Early daysEP018 Early days
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham and discover how Victoria is dealt the first tragedy in her life. Learn about the perils and power of being a Duchess. Plus we meet
AOV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2018 “Of traditions and ghosts”AOV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2018 “Of traditions and ghosts”
Merry Christmas, join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham in learning about Victorian Traditions of the Earthly and Ghostly kind. Let me take you on a trip through history, busting myths about Christmas Trees, explaining
EP017 A Queen (Victoria) is bornEP017 A Queen (Victoria) is born
We meet Queen Victoria at last. This episode covers George III, the Prince Regent, the royal family tree, the succession, the death of Princess Charlotte, Victoria’s parents – The Duke
MINI010 VICTORIAN FISH AND CHIPSMINI010 VICTORIAN FISH AND CHIPS
Summer heat wave is here, so it’s time for Fish & Chips. You love em. I love em. The Victorians invented them. Don’t scoff, instead join me for a gallop