Walking Tudor Britain
Historian Suzannah Lipscomb follows the trail of England's most fascinating dynasty - the Tudor kings and queens who shaped the nation's identity.
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Episode Title:South Coast
Historian Suzannah Lipscomb walks the coast from Southsea to Southampton, exploring Henry VIII's seafaring achievements and the dark side of Sir Francis Drake.
Episode Title:East Anglia
Suzannah wanders the rich rural lands of Tudor East Anglia on the trail of "Bloody" Queen Mary, unearthing the extraordinary events that led the Catholic monarch to the throne.
Episode Title:Midlands
Suzannah walks through the heart of England, visiting historic castles and fine Tudor houses as she uncovers the stories behind Elizabeth I's reign.
Episode Title:London
Suzannah encounters some of the most scenic stretches of the River Thames as she walks between Greenwich and Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's magnificent pleasure palace.
Episode Title:The Weald
Suzannah walks through the Weald, a quiet corner of Kent and East Sussex, visiting the homes of two of Henry VIII's wives: Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves.
Episode Title:Yorkshire
Suzannah walks across the hills and dales of Yorkshire, from Pontefract to York, as she uncovers the story of the Reformation.