

Wolf Hall: Who's Who?
Jan 20, 2025
Dr. Lauren Mackay, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and author of 'The Wolf Hall Companion,' joins host Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. They delve into the intricate lives of Tudor figures like Thomas Cromwell, examining his dual nature as a hero and villain. The podcast also explores the manipulative ambitions of characters like Richard Rich and Thomas Howard’s political resilience. Plus, they discuss Eustace Chapuys's fatherly bond with Mary Tudor, revealing how Cromwell's demise reshaped the power dynamics in the court.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Complex Portraits of Tudor Figures
02:23 • 19min
The Rise and Fall of Thomas Risley and Richard Rich
21:19 • 9min
Ambition and Intrigue: The Life of Stephen Gardner
29:58 • 6min
Thomas Howard: Resilience in Tudor Politics
36:06 • 10min
The Fatherly Bonds and Shifting Court Dynamics
46:19 • 1min
The Downward Trajectory of Henry VIII: From Power to Regret
47:47 • 5min