Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Historian Lucy Worsley travels back to the Tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s spouses. Join her as she uncovers SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES – Tuesday night at 9 on the Explorer Channel.

Samantha Bond (Distant Shores) was in attendance at a James Bond charity auction last week at Christie’s in London. She was Moneypenny, after all (well, one of them).

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Monday Montage

What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Travel with historian Lucy Worsley back to the Tudor court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s wives. Discover all the SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES – Tuesday at 8pm on the  Explorer Channel.

Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) is set to star in a new Netflix series based on Sarah Vaughan’s bestselling novel Anatomy Of A Scandal.

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Wednesday Trivia Question

Name the historian, author, curator and television presenter who has hosted such shows as TALES FROM THE ROYAL BEDCHAMBER, SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES and VICTORIA AND ALBERT: THE WEDDING.

Public broadcasting is known for many things: Informative how-to and educational programs, beloved children’s series, insightful news and public affairs shows and so much more. One of the more popular niches is that of British imports – programs from across the pond that showcase some of the best drama and comedy on the small screen. Along with those fantastic series, programs that delve into the colorful pageantry of English history are a common sight on UNC-TV. I’d wager public broadcasting viewers, on average, have a better knowledge of English history than do other Americans and possibly even some UK citizens. Continue reading