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Dive into the captivating world of Englands royal history with Lives of the Queens of England, a multi-volume masterpiece largely credited to Agnes Strickland, though primarily researched and penned by her sister Elizabeth. This third volume unveils the intriguing biographies of notable queens from Isabella of Valois to Anne of Warwick, spanning the era from the Norman Conquest of 1066 onwards. While it may not adhere to modern scholarly standards, the Stricklands pioneering use of previously unexamined sources enriches our understanding of these remarkable women. (Introduction by Ann Boulais)

In Volume 3 of The Life of Washington, journey through the pivotal years of the Revolutionary War, from the 1778 incursion into Jersey to the triumphant surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781. Experience history in the making, with a special emphasis on the pivotal role played by George Washington, the indomitable Commander-in-Chief of the United States forces.

Helen Hayes, acclaimed "First Lady of the American Theatre", has been on stage, screen, and television for more than fifty years. In that time she moved among the world's most famous and talented: actors, film stars, writers, businessmen. She speaks with wit, wisdom, and candor on topics both public and private.

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Miles Jupp stars as James Boswell, Dr Johnson's time-travelling biographer, with a host of top actors and comedians as his celebrity interviewees. Before James Boswell penned a biography of his friend, Dr Johnson, they were both nobodies. But his Life of Samuel Johnson made them famous - so now Boswell's out to work his magic on other celebrities. Travelling through the centuries, he gives 12 legendary figures the Boswell treatment, hoping to do for them what he did for Johnson....

3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is the podcast that explores cinema's transformative power on your personal growth. Hosted and produced by screenwriter Stuart Wright From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on this emotional journey through the world of film and discover how ...

Stephen K Amos and the comedy circuit's best stand-ups attempt to unravel the knotty problems of life Award-winning jokesmith and self-confessed idiot Stephen K Amos teams up with some of the world's sharpest comic minds to compile a dummies' guide to being a modern human. From raising children...

All three series of the BBC Radio 4 comedy about love, marriage and despair, initially broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as 'Start/Stop'. Barney and Cathy. Evan and Fiona. David and Alice. Three couples who have beaten the odds and stayed married – but is that simply because they haven’t got around...

Tony Hancock stars with Sid James and Kenneth Williams in the legendary BBC Radio comedy series. Created by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson in 1954, Hancock’s Half Hour was the radio vehicle that made Tony Hancock a household name. Each week listeners would be admitted to the sometimes fantastical...