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Jul 2022
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Bonus episode: Lucy Worsley talks to Gre...

Bbc Radio 4
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<p>Lucy talks to fellow historian Greg Jenner about "larking about" on the TV show Horrible Histories, how to triumph at a Tudor history quiz (visit a museum on the subject first!), working with your idols (Stephen Fry) and the process and extraordinary detail that goes into making You're Dead To Me. You can listen to Greg's podcast by searching for You're ... Show More
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