Lucy Worsley

Join historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, known for her engaging historical narratives, and comedian Sally Phillips, celebrated for her sharp wit, as they dive into the fascinating world of Jane Austen. They explore Austen's unique family background, her early writings, and the societal challenges she faced as a female author. Lucy reveals the mystery behind Austen's romantic life and her critiques of marriage and financial dependence on men. Sally humorously reflects on how Austen's characters continue to resonate today, blending history with laughter.

Dr. Lucy Worsley, a historian and expert on Jane Austen, teams up with comedian Sally Phillips to explore the life of this literary icon. They delve into Austen's family background, her juvenile writings, and the societal factors shaping her characters. The duo discusses the feminist undertones in her work, publishing struggles, and her relationships, including a brief engagement. They also examine how Austen’s novels critique social issues, ensuring her legacy endures in both literature and adaptations.

Sue Perkins and Dr Lucy Worsley join Greg Jenner to discuss the life of world-famous novelist, Agatha Christie.Agatha Christie is arguably the greatest ever crime novelist but her work has also permeated film, theatre and television over the past century. Christie also lived during an extraordinary period of modern history. Her life encompassed the end of the Victorian era, the two world wars and ended at the age of 85 in 1976.There was also much more to Christie the person: from unexpected sporting hobbies to a romantic life that had its fair share of heartbreak and harmony; her life off the page is as interesting as her novels are on it.For the full-length version of this episode, please look further back in the feed.Research by Jessica Honey Written by Emma Nagouse, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Jessica Honey and Greg Jenner Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow Project Management: Isla Matthews Audio Producer: Steve Hankey

Greg Jenner and fellow historian Lucy Worsley discuss Lucy’s Radio 4 podcast, Lady Killers, which is about Victorian murderesses. Lucy explains why she wanted to examine these historical cases and what these women's stories tell us about life and society in 19th-century Britain. The pair also discuss some of the fascinating and extraordinary murder cases which are investigated in the podcast.You can listen to Lady Killers on BBC Sounds.

Lucy Worsley, a historian and broadcaster known for her engaging documentaries, joins to unravel the chilling Thames Torso murders that baffled Victorian London. They explore the gruesome dismemberment methods of the killer, contrasting them with the notorious Jack the Ripper's frenzied chaos. Lucy highlights a breakthrough in their investigation, linking past violent assaults to a suspect named James Crick, and revealing the often-overlooked lives of the victims. Their findings might just bring justice to forgotten souls lost to the river's depths.