logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2021
49m 56s

From Bridgerton to Peaky Blinders: Histo...

Intelligence Squared
About this episode

This episode is made in partnership with international heritage charity World Monuments Fund Britain. Together we explore the fascinating world of on-screen historic homes with insightful conversations with industry experts who have brought these magnificent buildings to life on the big and small screens.

We were joined by Nell Hudson, actress in popular TV dramas like 'Victoria' and 'Outlander'; Julie Anne Robinson, director of the hit series 'Bridgerton'; and Sally Ambrose, Head of Marketing and Visitor Experience at Chatsworth House.

Hosted by John Darlington, Executive Director of World Monuments Fund Britain, our guests delve into the importance of these houses as cultural landmarks, their personal experiences working in them, and the creative challenges of bringing these iconic structures to life on screen.

This event was recorded on the 20th of March 2021 in partnership with World Monuments Fund Britain. It was produced by Producer Feyi Adegbite

We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be about. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com. 

At Intelligence Squared we’ve got our own online streaming platform, Intelligence Squared+ and we’d love you to give it a go. It’s packed with more than 20 years’ worth of video debates and conversations on the world’s most important topics as well as exclusive podcast content. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch on-demand, totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
The Specialist | The Most Valuable Car in the World, with Gord Duff And Marcus Breitschwerdt
This is an episode of The Specialist, your weekly dose of wonder. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On this episode, the extraordinary story of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Cou ... Show More
18m 48s
Oct 5
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump and the Threat to American Democracy (Part One)
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director turned outspoken Trump critic, comes to Intelligence Squared in September for a straight-talking conversation on the fallout from Trump’s second presidency. From his brief but explosive tenure inside the Trump White H ... Show More
35m 46s
Oct 4
The Thick of It: 20 Years On, with Armando Iannucci, Peter Capaldi, Chris Addison and Rebecca Front (Part Two)
Malcolm Tucker. Pet ASBOs. A law requiring everyone in Britain to carry around a plastic bag. It’s been twenty years since Armando Iannucci‘s The Thick of It first brought the chaos and drama of the fictitious ‘Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship’ into our lives. First a ... Show More
38m 25s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2020
June Sarpong (REPLAY): Diversify Your Life
Hello and welcome back. I'm replaying some old favourite episodes this week while I am on holiday. This episode with the wonderful guest June Sarpong was recorded in November 2017.We discuss her new book Diversify backstage at Stylist Live. I've wanted to meet June for ages, so t ... Show More
29m 16s
Dec 2022
Bonus Ep 34 - The INSIDES of The Great English Country Houses
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie and Ben continue to talk about the history of The Great English Country Houses. This time they head inside the house and discuss the roles of certain members of staff an ... Show More
38m 1s
May 2022
The rise and fall of America's monuments
Jamil Smith talks with Erin Thompson, professor of art crime and author of Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments. They discuss why we honor horrible people from the past in metal and stone, what effects these objects have on our present, and what's kee ... Show More
50m 46s
Oct 2023
Decoder Ring: When Art Pranksters Invaded Melrose Place
In the mid-1990s, the prime time drama Melrose Place became a home to hundreds of pieces of contemporary art—and no one noticed. In this episode, Isaac Butler tells the story of the artist collective that smuggled subversive quilts, sperm-shaped pool floats, and dozens of other p ... Show More
41m 34s
Jun 2022
199. Stonehenge
On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by Stonehenge expert Mike Pitts to discuss all the big questions that surround Stonehenge: Who built it? How did they build it? What was it built for? Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus e ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2022
Bonus Ep 33 - The ORIGINS of The Great English Country Houses
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode Charlie once again meets his historian friend Ben but this time to talk about the history of the Great English Country Houses. These often feature in popular British TV dramas a ... Show More
40m 5s
Aug 2023
Bonus: The British Are Coming! Exclusive chat with Anna & Emily from Terribly Famous
Hey Richies, brace yourselves! Because we've got an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the British celebrity elite! Today we’re joined by Anna & Emily: the hosts of Wondery’s brand new podcast Terribly Famous. They're here to give us a preview on what’s to come in this juicy  ... Show More
18m 4s
Jan 2022
Introducing Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade
Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stories and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you’ll hear from your favorite cast members, hosts, writers, and musica ... Show More
2m 14s
Feb 2024
Enemy Aliens
As the Nazis waged war on Europe, Britain had to take extreme measures to protect its shores. German and Italian nationals were imprisoned across the UK, including a small community of women on the Isle Of Man. Al Murray and James Holland return to the National Archives, to disco ... Show More
33m 30s
Dec 2023
Comediennes: Kitty Clive
Kitty Clive (1711-1785) was a well known English actress and singer at the famed Drury Lane Theater in London. Her career spanned many decades and took many forms over the years. She transformed from a dramatic lead to a comedic caricature of herself, evolving to win back public ... Show More
4m 36s