Jane Ridley

Join award-winning historians Tom Holland, Tracy Borman, Helen Castor, and Jane Ridley as they debate who truly deserves the title of England's greatest monarch. They discuss the unifying efforts of Alfred the Great during Viking invasions, Henry VIII's transformative reign, and the complexities surrounding Elizabeth I's authority as a female ruler. Queen Victoria's dual legacy in a shifting political landscape is also explored. This lively conversation dives into the lasting impacts of these monarchs and the criteria for historical greatness.