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Walter Raleigh and the Spin Doctor 14:27

1+ y ago14:27

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The date is March 1603. Queen Elizabeth is dying. Raleigh knows that he needs to schmooze the incoming monarch King James I so hires some help to turn his image around. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Raleigh: David Meller - www.mandy.com/uk/v/david-meller T: @DavidMeller2 Spin: Jo Howell - www.mandy.com/uk/v/joa…

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Penelope Devereux and the Genealogist 14:28

1+ y ago14:28

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The date is February 1601. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Penelope’s brother, the Earl of Essex, has just been executed. Now, it’s crucial that she stake her royal claim so calls for a genealogist to prove it. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Penelope: Tayla-Jayne Eldred - https://www.spotlight.com/4772-4531-26…

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William Shakespeare and the Censor 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

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The date is June 1600. Queen Elizabeth’s Privy Council has limited plays to only two performances a week. To make some extra money, Shakespeare decides to get some of his plays printed for sale. But first he has to get them past the censors. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Shakespeare: Chris Bird - www.mandy.com/…

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Phillip II of Spain and the Travel Agent 15:51

1+ y ago15:51

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The date is August 1598. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Phillip is in Spain where he’s been for the last 40 years. He thinks he needs a holiday to get away from it all. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Phillip: Andrew Norman - https://www.mandy.com/uk/a/andy-norman-1 Agent: Erin Walther - www.spotlight.com/1015…

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Lettice Knollys and the Mediator 13:24

1+ y ago13:24

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The date is February 1598. Lettice has been estranged from Queen Elizabeth for several decades. A mediator has been called in to see if they can bring the two of them together for a successful reunion. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Lettice: Fiona Henderson Mediator: Emma Riches - www.spotlight.com/profile/0818-…

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Bess of Hardwick and the Estate Agent 19:59

2y ago19:59

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The date is October 1597. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Bess has just moved into Hardwick Hall and celebrated her 70th birthday. An estate agent visits to value her newest property, now that renovations are complete. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Bess: Gill Stoker - https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/gill-stoke…

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Christopher Marlowe and the Taxi Driver 14:23

2y ago14:23

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The date is 30th May 1593. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Marlowe is on his way to the house of Eleanor Bull in Deptford. He’s running late so he flags down a taxi. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Marlowe: Steven Kent - T: @KentosSteve Driver: Thomas Witcomb - www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/thomas-witcomb-1 Nar…

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John Dee and the Astrologer 16:00

2y ago16:00

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The date is July 1592. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Dee has just had his 65th birthday and wants to know what his future holds so goes to visit an astrologer to have his chart done. Again. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Dee: Leslie Davidoff - www.spotlight.com/3573-1272-6255 Astrologer: Eliza Harris - www.e…

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Edmund Spenser and the Fairy 19:27

2y ago19:27

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The date is March 1590. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. The first book of The Fairie Queene has just been published. Edmund is in London to see that everything is printed as he wants it. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Spenser: Andrew Callaghan - www.spotlight.com/profile/3334-6727-5553 Fairy: Sarah Hastings- I…

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Francis Drake and the Health and Safety Officer 17:21

2y ago17:21

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The date is July 1588. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. The Spanish Armada is anchored in Calais and there is one final attack planned to see them off. Before Sir Francis can leave on his mission to attack, his ship must pass its annual inspection. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Drake: Al Williamson - sites.gra…

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Mary Queen of Scots and the Librarian 19:59

2y ago19:59

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The date is January 1587. Mary remains a prisoner in Fotheringhay Castle on the orders of Queen Elizabeth. She’s been in captivity in England for nearly 20 years. And she’s getting really bored. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Mary: Kerrie Fuller Librarian: Tayla-Jayne Eldred - https://www.spotlight.com/4772-4531…

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Francis Walsingham and the Cryptographer 15:20

2y ago15:20

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The date is August 1586. The Babington Plot (a plot to kill Queen Elizabeth) has just been stopped. Walsingham needs more help because another plot is surely around the corner. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Walsingham: Jonathan Oliver - www.spotlight.com/1533-5612-6648 Cryptographer: Paul Watt - watty4.wixsite.…

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Reginald Scot and the Magician 19:57

2y ago19:57

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The date is March 1584. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Reginald Scot’s new book, ‘The Discovery of Witchcraft’ has just been published. He’s at the launch party when he bumps into a new face. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Scot: Marcus Massey - www.spotlight.com/3334-6723-3861 Inst: @themarcusmassey Magician:…

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Thomas Gresham and the Bank Manager 18:59

2y ago18:59

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The date is November 1579. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Sir Thomas is in dire financial straits and needs to borrow money so goes to his local bank for a loan. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Gresham: Alan Thorpe - www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/alan-thorpe-1 Manager: Fiona Henderson Narrator: Fraser Fraser -…

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Margaret Douglas and the Probation Officer 16:44

2y ago16:44

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The date is January 1575. Queen Elizabeth is on the throne. Margaret is just about to be released from prison for the THIRD time. She gets a visit from her probation officer to check she’s going to stay on the straight and narrow in future. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Margaret: Jo Howell - www.mandy.com/uk/v/…

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William Cecil and the Coat of Arms 14:31

2y ago14:31

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The date is February 1571. Cecil has just been given the title Baron of Burghley by Queen Elizabeth and decides to get his coat of arms updated. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Cecil: Andrew McDonald - https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/andrew-mcdonald Designer: Zoe Cunningham - www.zoefcunningham.com T: @zoefcunning…

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Lady Jane Grey and the Chess Grand Master 17:22

2y ago17:22

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The date is February 1554. Queen Mary is on the throne. Jane is a prisoner in the Tower and looking for new ways to pass the time so decides to have lessons to improve her chess game. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Jane: Julie Martis - www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/9331-9088-5303 T: @ juliemartis Master: Dan …

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Katherine Parr and the Tutor 14:15

2y ago14:15

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The date is August 1543. Katherine is newly married to King Henry VIII and decides to oversee her stepchildren’s education so decides to appoint a tutor. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Katherine: Sonja Palmu - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/sonja-palmu-1 Inst: sonjap4actor Tutor: Mike Keane - www.mandy.com/uk/v/mike-kea…

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King James V of Scotland and the Armourer 16:25

2y ago16:25

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The date is November 1542. King James V is preparing for battle with King Henry VIII’s forces at Solway Moss and so speaks to his armourer about his plans to get new kit made up. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. James: Dave Heron www.youtube.com/user/nanonanofilm T: @dave_heron Armourer: David Meller - www.mandy.c…

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Katherine Howard and the Cleaner 14:26

2y ago14:26

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The date is August 1541. Katherine and King Henry VIII have arrived at Pontefract Castle on their progress of the North. Katherine is interrupted by a cleaner in her royal apartments but soon finds a use for her. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Katherine: Emma Riches - www.spotlight.com/profile/0818-0197-9359 T: …

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Thomas Wyatt and the Poet 20:09

2y ago20:09

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The date is Jan 1541. King Henry VIII is on the throne. Wyatt has just been arrested (for the second time!) and is sitting in prison awaiting his fate. He makes friends with a chap in the next cell who appears to be a poet. And a terrible one at that. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Wyatt: Mark Bateman - www.mand…

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Anne of Cleves and the Brewer 15:40

2y ago15:40

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The date is January 1541. Anne has had her marriage to King Henry VIII annulled and she has some plans to celebrate. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Anne: Erin Walther - www.spotlight.com/1015-9084-6858 Inst: @erin.maria.walther Brewer: Matthew Wignall - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/matthew-wignall - T: @OffTheRockUK N…

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Thomas Cromwell and the Liquidator 15:08

2y ago15:08

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The date is March 1538. The dissolution of the monasteries initiated by King Henry VIII is well under way and Cromwell needs to recruit some more help. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Cromwell: Brad Shaw - www.bradshawvoice.com T: @bradshawvoice Liquidator: Rob Woodhall - www.mandy.com/uk/a/robert-woodhall-1 T: @…

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Jane Seymour and the Obstetrician 13:46

2y ago13:46

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The date is May 1537. King Henry VIII wants a son and heir. Newly married, Jane has found out that she is pregnant and wants to make sure she does everything she can to bring the baby safely into this world. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Jane: Eliza Harris - www.elizaharris.co.uk – T: @ecvharris Obstetrician: S…

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Margaret Tudor and the Divorce Lawyer 17:56

2y ago17:56

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The date is February 1537. King Henry VIII is on the throne. Margaret is on her third husband. She wants a divorce because it’s becoming clear that she has terrible taste in men. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Margaret: Andrea Richardson - www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1 T: @London_Missa Lawyer…

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Anne Boleyn and the Political Adviser 14:00

2y ago14:00

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The date is June 1533. Anne has just been crowned after marrying King Henry VIII. She meets with a political adviser to decide which campaigns she will get behind as the new Queen of England. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Anne: Reme Hannan - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/reme-hannan-3 - T: @remehannan Adviser: Chris B…

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Thomas More and the Comedian 15:46

2y ago15:46

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The date is May 1532. More has just resigned as King Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor. He considers an alternative career choice. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. More: Paul Watt - watty4.wixsite.com/paul-watt T: @paul_watty4 Comedian: Zoe Cunningham - www.zoefcunningham.com T: @zoefcunningham Narrator: Fraser Fraser …

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Cardinal Wolsey and the Career Coach 19:32

2y ago19:32

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The date is March 1528. Cardinal Wolsey has been tasked by Henry VIII to get his marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled. If his plans don’t work, he’ll be out of a job. He needs to look at his career options so decides to visit a coach. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Wolsey: Stephen Haynes - www.mandy.com/uk/a…

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Catherine of Aragon and the Nun 19:54

2y ago19:54

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The date is June 1527. King Henry VIII is desperate to get rid of his first wife Catherine who isn’t playing ball with his request for a divorce or annulment. He tries to get her to enter a nunnery as a final straw. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Catherine: Joanna Stephens - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/joanna-stephen…

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Margaret Pole and the Wealth Manager 18:19

2y ago18:19

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The date is March 1512. King Henry VIII has just granted Margaret her petition and she is now the Countess of Salisbury in her own right. She is now one of the wealthiest women in England after many years of struggle after the death of her husband. She needs some advice on how to spend it all wisely. The Lost Tapes of History was created and writte…

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King James IV of Scotland and the Naval Officer 14:11

2y ago14:11

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The date is October 1511. King James’ new ship the Great Michael is being launched in Newhaven and he’s talking with anyone who’ll listen about his plans for the Navy. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. James: Mike Keane - www.menacevoice.com Inst: menacevoicestudio Officer: Lorraine McDonald - www.mandy.com/uk/v/lo…

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Arthur Tudor and his Sex Education 15:33

2+ y ago15:33

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The date is November 1501. Arthur is about to be married to Catherine of Aragon but he’s only 15 and his parents (King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth) are concerned about his ability to perform on the wedding night. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Arthur: Alex Roth - www.mandy.com/uk/a/alex-roth Tutor: Adrian Gayl…

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Perkin Warbeck and the Beefeater 14:16

2+ y ago14:16

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The date is November 1499. Perkin is a prisoner in the Tower of London after pretending to be the dead Prince Richard, the rightful heir to the throne currently occupied by King Henry VII. A beefeater, or Warden of the Tower, is responsible for torturing prisoners. Good luck Perkin. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller…

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Elizabeth of York and the Equality Lawyer 17:25

2+ y ago17:25

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The date is December 1487. Elizabeth has finally held her Coronation after a long delay. She now needs to set up her own household as Queen to King Henry VII but just wants to check something first. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Elizabeth: Rafaela Elliston - www.spotlight.com/1890-1207-1299 and T: @raffyellisto…

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Lambert Simnel and the Chef 15:09

2+ y ago15:09

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The date is July 1487. Simnel has just been captured after the Battle of Stoke Field after pretending to be the Earl of Warwick and a claimant to the throne. King Henry VII has decided to spare his life. But he’s been forced into manual labour as a punishment. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Lambert: Lexie Bee - …

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King Edward VIII and the Retirement Home 18:42

2+ y ago18:42

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The date is February 1952. Edward's brother King George VI has died and he returns to England to attend the funeral. While he's there, he takes the opportunity to make plans for his retirement. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Edward VIII: Marcus Massey - www.marcusmassey.com Manager: Andrea Richardson - www.mandy…

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King George V and MI5 14:10

2+ y ago14:10

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The date is August 1917. The First World War is still raging in Europe. George has been contacted by the Government because there's been some suspicious activity. Someone is reporting to be him but with a different name. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. George V: Rob Firth - www.spotlight.com/6211-3492-0602 MI5 Ag…

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King Edward VII and the Doctor 16:54

2+ y ago16:54

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The date is February 1909. Edward has returned from Berlin where he briefly lost consciousness. His advisors want him to have a health MOT in the hope that it will scare him into being healthier. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Edward VII: Jonathan Oliver - www.spotlight.com/1533-5612-6648 Doctor: Joanna Stephens…

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Queen Victoria and the Bereavement Counsellor 19:59

2+ y ago19:59

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The date is July 1900. Victoria's son Alfred has died and it has stirred up feelings of her husband's death, also called Alfred. Unsure how to deal with her, her children decide to get her grief counselling. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Queen Victoria: Gill Stoker - www.gillstoker.com Counsellor: Reme Hannan -…

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King William IV and the Pension 14:08

2+ y ago14:08

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The date is July 1830. William has come to the throne at the age of 64. He is trying to claim his pension from the Navy. Someone from the Government has come to assess if he's actually entitled to it. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. William IV: Andrew McDonald - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/andrew-mcdonald Interviewer:…

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King George IV and the Marriage Guidance Counsellor 15:57

2+ y ago15:57

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The date is July 1821. George has just held his Coronation. The relationship with his wife, now Queen, Caroline has been in decline for over 20 years. As a last ditch attempt, he goes to see a marriage guidance counsellor. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. George IV: Brad Shaw - www.bradshawvoice.com – T: @bradshaw…

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Season One Trailer 3:38

2+ y ago3:38

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Want to know what Season One of the Lost Tapes of History podcast is all about? Check out our teaser trailer.By Since79 Productions

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King George III and the Washington Handover 12:12

3y ago12:12

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The date is May 1789. George Washington is the first President of the United States after the War of Independence that took it from British rule. King George offers to provide a hand over. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. George III: Abbas Daya - www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/abbas-daya-1 (& thanks to Ben Etheridg…

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King George II and the Memorabilia Collector 14:28

3y ago14:28

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The date is Winter 1759. George is having a good year. British forces have captured Quebec and French invasion plans for Britain and Hanover have been thwarted. Buoyed by this, George wonders how much his memorabilia is now worth. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. George II: Leslie Davidoff - www.spotlight.com/3573…

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King George I and the Hostage Negotiator 15:59

3y ago15:59

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The date is November 1717. George has quarrelled with his son and banished him and his wife from his residence but has kept their three daughters and won't release them. A hostage negotiator has been called. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. George I: Andrew Norman - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/andy-norman-1 Negotiator:…

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Queen Anne and the Adoption Interview 12:34

3y ago12:34

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The date is August 1702. Anne was crowned Queen in April. She's starting to panic that she will never have an heir to the throne so she thinks about adopting instead. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Anne: Andrea Richardson - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/andrea-richardson Interviewer: Rafaela Elliston - www.mandy.com/uk…

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Queen Mary II and the Codependency Counsellor 15:25

3y ago15:25

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The date is January 1690. William, Mary's husband, leaves England for long periods of time on campaign. Mary needs to rule alone. Parliament are worried she doesn't have the ability to think independently. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Mary II: Julie Martis - www.spotlight.com/9331-9088-5303 - T: @juliemartis C…

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King James II and the Publisher 18:24

3y ago18:24

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The date is January 1696. James is in exile in France. He is writing his memoirs and contacts a publisher to see if they are interested in publishing his manuscript. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. James II: Jonathan Oliver - www.spotlight.com/1533-5612-6648 - Publisher: Sarah Hastings - sarahhastingsactor.websit…

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King Charles II and the Journalist 17:17

3y ago17:17

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The date is April 1683. The Rye House Plot, an attempt to assassinate Charles, has been foiled, causing a wave of support for the King. A celebrity magazine goes to interview Charles. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Charles II: Rob Firth - www.spotlight.com/6211-3492-0602 Journalist: Shannon Lee - www.mandy.com/u…

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King Charles I and the Art Evaluation 14:25

3y ago14:25

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The date is January 1642. Abraham Van Der Doort, Surveyor of the King's Pictures, catalogued the King's art collection 3 years before. Someone has taken over his job. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Charles I: Alain English - www.alainenglish.co.uk – T: @AlainEnglish1 Evaluator: Reme Hannan - www.mandy.com/uk/act…

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