One of the most famous prisoners of the Tower of London was Anne Boleyn – a Queen! Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, his second wife, in January 1533. In advance of Anne’s coronation, they stayed at the Tower of London where the royal apartme…
Read MoreRudolf Hess was the “Deputy Fuhrer”, second in command to Hitler.
He claimed to live a simple life, although he was plagued with health problems – some of which never really existed; it’s thought he had health anxiety.
There a…
Rudolf Hess was the “Deputy Fuhrer”, second in command to Hitler. He claimed to live a simple life, although he was plagued with health problems – some of which never really existed; it’s thought he had health anxiety. There are…
Read MoreThis week, Hollywood royalty stop by the Download, talking to Bex all about the brand new Lion King movie, Techno Mum is back with more connected world and another brave listener takes on Dan in the Yes No Game!
Read MoreBex is back and is telling us about her favourite books and authors ever!
In this episode, we hear from the new Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell.
Cressida’s the author of How to Train Your Dragon and the Wizards of Once series. T…
This week, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of man walking on the moon, it’s a space special on the Science Weekly! Sarah Cruddas, author of ‘The Space Race’ joins Dan to chat all about the mission to get people on the moon, Dan and the question ‘what…
Read MoreOne of the Tower of London’s most famous prisoners was John Gerard, a Jesuit from a northern Catholic family.
After studying on the Continent, he returned to England as a Jesuit priest, moving between families until he was captured in 1594.
At this t…
One of the Tower of London’s most famous prisoners was John Gerard, a Jesuit from a northern Catholic family. After studying on the Continent, he returned to England as a Jesuit priest, moving between families until he was captured in 1594. At this tim…
Read More