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A post in which I defend Art Historians against criticisms of uselessness

Back in January of this year I had an embarrassing experience.  I was picked up, after filming, about 8.30 in the evening, by a mini-cab from St George’s Hospital in Tooting, on my way home after a long day.  (I … Continue reading →

In which my speech impediment is criticised, but all ends happily

A true email conversation recently conducted through my website reveals an unexpected moment of courtesy in cyberspace. While I have not exactly displayed heroism on the Mary Beard scale, it will warm the hearts of the speech-impedimented everywhere. (Apparently my … Continue reading →

I finally wade into the controversy of Richard III…

Well, for a long time now I’ve been resisting having ‘views’ on Richard III, because I’m generally quite equivocal about the whole thing.  But here we go.  With a comment in today’s Guardian I have finally succumbed… ‘Who says the Wars … Continue reading →

My new programme on Bolsover Castle: this Wednesday, 27th March, 8pm, BBC Four

Devoted readers of my blog and books will know this story already, but this Wednesday you can see it made into a lovely little television programme… A few weeks ago I was in cold and misty Derbyshire, making a film … Continue reading →

What it’s like to be the Queen’s doctor…

Here’s my article from yesterday’s Telegraph… When the Queen left hospital after a brief stay earlier this month, she reputedly told her doctors not to “make a fuss’ – entirely in keeping with what we know about her stoical character. … Continue reading →

‘Fit to Rule?’ series coming up on BBC2 – what it’s all about

Some people have kindly been asking me about my ‘Murder’ series, but I’m afraid that you’re getting ahead of yourselves, we haven’t even made that one yet!  Next up will be ‘Fit to Rule?’, which is rumoured (and I stress … Continue reading →

I am proud to be in The Women’s Institute’s magazine

Did you know that  The Women’s Institute has more members than the Labour Party? It’s a great fact, isn’t it?  Last year I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sheila Purcell for their magazine: Woman’s World 2013, The Annual … Continue reading →

Guest post: a step-by-step guide to putting Lucy on the telly!

Hello, it’s Lucy here, but only briefly introduce my guest.  This week we have a special post by TV producer Lauren Jacobs … hope you enjoy it! ‘Lucy has very kindly asked me to appear as a guest writer on … Continue reading →

I turn the tables on my old boss…

I mentioned back in the autumn that I’d been back to Milton Manor, where I started my career.  Here’s my finished interview with its owner, Anthony Mockler, which has finally come out in this year’s Hudson’s Historic Houses. Plus a … Continue reading →

I’m back – and so is ‘Harlots, Housewives and Heroines’

After a little blip last week caused by nasty hackers, my website is back in business.  All Web Services managed to raise it from the dead.  Thanks! Also back this week, from Sunday at 8pm at BBC Four, is my … Continue reading →