Tracy Borman

Series exploring how, over the centuries, iconic queens wielded power and influence, not just through their accession to the throne, but through their strength of character, intelligence and charm

An intimate look behind the scenes at King Henry VIII's beloved royal palace on the Thames, which is now a popular tourist attraction.

Thomas Cromwell's rise and fall is examined to reveal how the minister dealt with turmoil.

Experience the dramatic events leading to the execution of Anne Boleyn through the eyes of Tracy Borman, as she uncovers the truth behind this infamous historical figure. From her arrest to her trial and ultimately her execution, delve into the scandalous world of Tudor court politics in this gripping retelling of Anne Boleyn's fall from grace.

To many, the legacy of King Henry VIII begins and ends with his six wives. But remarkable though his marital history is, it is not what defines him. Just as influential were the men who surrounded him before and during his 37-year reign as King of England. Join host Dr. Tracy Borman as she reveals the story of Britain's most famous monarch and how his male advisors, ministers, family, and friends molded his views, shaped his destiny, suffered his ruthlessness, and, in the end, exploited his vulnerability.

The Tower of London opens up for an access all areas look at one of the most incredible historical sites in the world.

Yesterday takes a trip back through time to examine the lives of some of the grandest and most notorious figures in British history. In carefully-arranged poses, the Kings and Queens of history still look down upon us today and are powerful symbols of bygone ages. Their iconic images, captured in famous portraits and paintings, are part of the very fabric of national culture. But what lay behind the pomp and ceremony, the crowns and the courts? Each one possessed the same foibles, bad habits and weaknesses as the rest of us. Historian Tracy Borman investigates the hidden histories of our monarchs, examining the very colourful private lives of Charles II, Queen Victoria, Louis IV, George III and the Prince Regent and Henry VIII.