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Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Grieg talk to period drama superfan Amanda-Rae Prescott about representation, which stories we've heard too often, and what's next for period dramas. NOTE: This episode was recorded in October 2020, before the release of Bridgerton. Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions.

Amanda-Rae Prescott - Diversity in Period Dramas

with Joanne Paul

Dr Joanne Paul visits the club to talk about all the different Dudleys, Elizabeths and ostrich feather fans on film, with Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig. To join the history film club go to www.patreon.com/historyfilmclub Produced by: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

Who is the best Robert Dudley?

with Jeb Stuart

In this very special episode, Alex and Hannah talk to Jeb Stuart, the showrunner of Netflix's Vikings Valhalla about mead, reconstructing London Bridge, and immigration. Producer: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

VIKINGS VALHALLA SPECIAL EPISODE: What can the Vikings teach us about the modern world?

with Natt Tapley

It's the Christmas Quiz! To get all the answers become a Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/historyfilmclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/historyfilmclub</a>. Or just look the answers up online! How well can you do?

HFC Christmas Quiz

with Kim Wagner

Proessor Kim Wagner joins Alex and Hannah to discuss war films, colonialism, and exactly how terrible Mel Gibson is. Producer: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

Are there good films about the War On Terror?

With Helen Carr

Helen Carr joins the team to talk about The Green Knight, The Last Duel, and the fourteenth century on film. Produced by: Natt TapleyAssistant producer: Abi Robinson

Which is the best 14th century film? 

with Marc Baer

Marc Baer, whose new book The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars and Caliphs is out this month, talks to Alex and Hannah about how we've seen the Ottoman Empire on film. Producer: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

Is Jabba the Hutt an Ottoman?

with Justin Bengry

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig chat to Justin Bengry about queer history on film. Produced by Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

How has queer history been represented on film?

with Jackie Riding

Alex and Hannah talk to Jackie Riding, historical consultant on Mr Turner and Peterloo, about what it's like working with Mike Leigh. Produced by: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

What's it like working with Mike Leigh?

And why did knight put sausages on their helmets?

<a href="http://twitter.com/rebellionjason" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Kingsley</a>, OBE, runs the video games and comics company, Rebellion. He's also a practical archaeologist, who tries to do the things they did in the past to come to a greater understanding of them. He presents the <a href="www.youtube.com/modernhistorytv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern History TV</a> Youtube channel and has just launched the <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/fihfc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future Imperfect</a> podcast, where he talks to historians, scientists and experts in all disciplines about what the past can teach us about the future. He talks to Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig about jousting, spaghetti lances, and how to simulate a horse. Produced by: Natt TapleyAssistant Producer: Abi Robinson

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