Episode Description:
In today’s episode, Lady Derby sits down Alexandra Mayson and her husband Edward 19th Earl of Derby, to explore the history & association of horse racing to the Earls of Derby. In their conversation, Alexandra and Lord Derby explain which family members had more passion than others for racing and why it isn’t just the sport of kings but ... Show More
May 2026
Heritage, Power and the Global Gaze
In this episode of Hidden Heritage, Violet Manners is joined by Jason Lindsay, Chairman of Historic Houses, and Marcus Yorke-Long, Head of the Private Office at Charles Russell Speechlys, for a conversation exploring one central question: who owns our heritage now?Heritage is oft ... Show More
1h 29m
Apr 2026
Lord Iveagh: Legacy, Land and the Weight of History at Elveden
Lord Iveagh - Ned Guinness - is custodian of the 22,000-acre Elveden Estate in Suffolk. But inheritance, in his case, is layered. Elveden was once owned by Maharaja Duleep Singh, redesigned with Mughal splendour, later purchased by the Guinness family, and transformed into Britai ... Show More
59m 12s
Apr 2026
Inside Britain’s Great Houses with Eleanor Doughty: Heirs, Duty and the Modern Aristocracy
Journalist and author Eleanor Doughty has spent over a decade gaining rare access to Britain’s great estates. In her Sunday Telegraph column and her book Heirs and Graces, she explores inheritance not as privilege alone - but as duty, burden and identity. In this episode, Violet ... Show More
1h 29m
Apr 2025
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Big hats, and the most exciting two minutes in sports—yep, we're headed to Kentucky! 🏇 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Kentucky Derby, an iconic horse racing event that’s been captivating crowds since 1875. From fancy fashion and mint juleps to cigar traditions and ... Show More
31m 19s
Sep 2025
How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing
We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the ... Show More
37m 49s
Apr 2024
The Dudleys: The Family that Shook Tudor Court
<p>When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era.</p>
<p>Today I welcome back in this ... Show More
41m 4s
May 2024
Tudor Bad Boy: The Earl of Surrey
On this episode of A Brief History we look at the life of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.
Surrey was the 16th-century version of a rock star, with parties, women, poetry, fights, and jail time.
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Credits:
Hosted by: Rebecca Larson
Written by: Dr. Kirsten Claiden-Yardley
Edi ... Show More
16m 20s
May 2023
144.2 - The Kentucky Derby
At the beginning of May every year, horse racing season begins. In the U.S., it starts off with The Kentucky Derby, a horse race that is often referred to as “the most exciting two minutes of sports.” 🐎
Since 1875, eager spectators have been pouring into Churchill Downs in Loui ... Show More
28m 44s
Nov 2024
Good at Games
This week, Norma Clarke explores the world of 18th-century chameleon Mary Robinson; and Devoney Looser on a soccer player's passion for Virginia Woolf.'Mary Robinson: Actress, mistress, writer, radical', Chawton House, Chawton, Hampshire, until April 21, 2025 'The Striker and the ... Show More
43m 46s
Mar 2025
Horses
Horses—majestic, powerful, and deeply woven into the fabric of human history. From wild herds roaming ancient plains to their role in shaping civilizations, horses have carried us through battles, journeys, and everyday life. How did this bond between humans and horses begin, and ... Show More
50m 7s