And how government's attempt to control historical narratives

Alex von Tunzelmann &amp; Hannah Greig talk to Dr Priya Atwal about Bollywood, how governments attempt to control historical narratives, having to put disclaimers on historical fiction and who the most attractive people in the world are. Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Priya Atwal - Bollywood & History

And how to get the most authentic horse manure...

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig talk to Joss Agnew, director of The Irregulars about authentic horse manure, filming during COVID, and why people in period dramas always walk so slowly. Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Joss Agnew - Making The Irregulars

And who was the sexiest Henry VIII?

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig talk to Suzannah Lipscombe about codpieces, the Armada, and the best representations of the Tudors on film. Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Suzannah Lipscomb - Why do we love the Tudors on film?

And which Beatle should play which Musketeer?

Alex von Tunzelmann &amp; Hannah Greig talk to Fara Dabhoiwala about free speech, historical movies, and which Beatle should play which Musketeer. Produced by Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Fara Dabhoiwala - Do we need warnings on historical dramas?

And why all the Starks had northern accents

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig talk to Rebecca Rideal about the ways in which the working classes have been represented in period dramas. That and Julian Fellowes. Produced by: Natt Tapley for GLoaming Productions

Rebecca Rideal - The Working Classes in period drama

And what to look forward to on your streaming service

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

And when you have to paint horses

Alex von Tunzelmann &amp; Hannah Greig chat to Grant Montgomery, production designer on The Limehouse Golem, Sanditon, The Crimson Petal and The White, Jamaica Inn, Gunpowder, Peaky Blinders and many, many more. Producer by Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Grant Montgomery - Secrets of Production Design

And what the best 18th century swear word is

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig talk to Greg Jenner about historical comedy in all its forms and what the best historical swear word is... Produced by: Natt Tapley for Gloaming Productions

Greg Jenner - Horrible Histories, Blackadder & Monty Python

And open-mouthed kissing...

Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Greig chat to Amanda Vickery about Colin Firth's erections, why we love the Georgians so much, and what vigorous dancing until 2am says about you. Produced &amp; directed by: <a href="http://twitter.com/natt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natt</a> Tapley for Gloaming Productions

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Award-winning screenwriters, consultants, and historians Alex von Tunzelmann and Hannah Grieg are delving deep into historical films. In each episode they talk to an expert about their loves, their hates, and about whether they have what it takes to be a member of the History Film Club

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