Underwear Chronicles Ten: Queen Victoria

Episode 110! Peter the Great, The Hairy Eagle and more! Did I decide on an episode about Peter the Great just so I could say 6-7 a few times to be cringe and make kids laugh? Yes, yes I did. But it's a really fun story about when the Tsar of All Russia travelled "incognito" throu ... Show More

Episode 109 tells the story of Lincoln's the speech Lincoln lost before his inauguration in 1861. Also included is the story of Ely S. Parker, an indigenous Seneca man who made an impact in the Civil War - and who had really nice handwriting. 

Composer Joseph Haydn is buried with two skulls. You'll never believe why (hint: it has to do with phrenology). Meanwhile Thomas Paine's bones went missing thanks to an overly enthusiastic fan. 

Today we're talking about Sarah Forbes Bonetta, an African princess raised in Queen Victoria's court as the Queen's goddaughter. Author Denny S. Bryce's new book The Other Princess takes its inspiration from this recently rediscovered historical figure.Learn more about Denny and ... Show More

This week Gi is joined by a true pop culture icon and literary star. She's a force as a Spice Girl and now, a New York Times bestselling author - Geri Halliwell! Geri opens up about the wonders and challenges of motherhood. From lessons on the Titanic and tractors (all thanks to ... Show More

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He was 99 years old. Edward Stourton tells the story of his life. 

This week we’ve seen the unexpected row between Prince William and actor Micheal Sheen over the Welsh World Cup team and King Charles give himself a very exciting 74th birthday present. The royals were out in force to mark Remembrance Sunday, with Prince Harry marking the day in ... Show More

She was crowned at only eighteen years old, but Queen Victoria made a name for herself as one of Great Britain’s most remembered monarchs, redefining the British crown for modern times. She reigned over her global empire for over 60 years. Carter and Vanessa explore Victoria’s is ... Show More

Colin Lowther and Anne Muir look at one of England’s greatest writers, Charles Dickens. He was born 200 years ago, but readers still love his books now. 

Born on the 24th May 1819, Alexandrina Victoria was fifth in line to the throne at a time in which the monarchy’s popularity was declining. Yet, over the course of her reign, which at the time was the longest of any British monarch, Victoria transformed the monarchy, Britain, and ... Show More

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He was 99 years old. Tuppence Middleton presents a celebration of his life, and looks back through the BBC archive to find out more about the projects and causes to which he was dedicat ... Show More