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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Wolf Hall
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Set during the English Reformation, 'Wolf Hall' brings to life the opulent and brutal world of the Tudors.
The novel focuses on Thomas Cromwell, who rises from humble origins to become a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII.
It explores themes of ambition, power, politics, religion, identity, and loyalty and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's desire to marry Anne Boleyn and break from the Roman Catholic Church.
Mantel's vivid imagery and sensory details create a rich sense of time and place, making historical characters relatable to contemporary readers.
The novel focuses on Thomas Cromwell, who rises from humble origins to become a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII.
It explores themes of ambition, power, politics, religion, identity, and loyalty and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of Henry VIII's desire to marry Anne Boleyn and break from the Roman Catholic Church.
Mantel's vivid imagery and sensory details create a rich sense of time and place, making historical characters relatable to contemporary readers.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an example of an author who produced high-quality work at a slower pace due to health issues.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 245: “Crazy” Productivity
Recommended by 

as an amazing book about power.


Ezra Klein

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while discussing the television adaptation of her books about Henry VIII.


Jonah Goldberg

71 snips
A Hell of Our Own Creation
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while discussing Thomas Cromwell's actions under Henry VIII.

John Cochrane

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John Cochrane: How Will DOGE 'Disrupt' the Government?
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while discussing Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell.


Jonah Goldberg

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Deadly Demosclerosis
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while discussing the Tudor series.

Francis Dearnley

13 snips
Spilling Starmer’s Tea
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as the version of Thomas More that we find in popular culture.


Suzannah Lipscomb

12 snips
Rise of Thomas More
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as inspiration after discovering Thomas Cromwell was his grandfather.


Danny Dyer

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S5 EP7: Danny Dyer describes battling addiction, UFO obsessions, and tackling Shakespeare
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as a writer who demonstrates a commitment to precision in language and thought.


Helen Castor

Helen Castor: imagining life in the fourteenth century.
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in the context of understanding the motivations of historical figures.

Anna Gát

Dwarkesh Patel: The Art of Getting Started and Noticed
Recommended for those who enjoy “Wolf Hall”, highlighting its humanist and realistic portrayal of British history.

I Could Never Be Your Woman with Karen Chee
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White as a series he listened to while on the treadmill.

Gordon

Zombie Co-Creation
Mentioned as the basis for the novels and dramatizations of the Trial of Thomas More, where Thomas Cromwell is portrayed as the hero.

Politics on Trial: Thomas More vs the King
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while discussing a BBC TV drama.

George Osborne

EMQs Easter special: Does anyone want to pay more taxes?
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referencing the book when asking a question, wondering if Thomas Cromwell is the sort of new man mentioned in the book.

George Hoare

/501/ Reading Club: The Lower-Middle Class
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in comparison to Adam McQueen's work.


Helen Lewis

Three Word Slogans (with Cleo Watson)
Mentioned by Paul as a book he attempted to read but did not enjoy due to the writing style.

Classical Education and AI: What’s the Future of Knowledge?
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as a book she found difficult to finish.


Tessa Coates

How to Stop Reading a Book
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while discussing the adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall.


Candice Lim

Pope Leo XIV is the Taylor Swift of Catholicism
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as the author of the Wolf Hall novels, which have reshaped the understanding of Thomas Cromwell.

Maddy Pelling

Final Days of Thomas Cromwell