Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I are two of the most famous figures in British history. Elizabeth was less than three years old when Henry VIII arranged for a Calais swordsman to sever her mother Anne’ s head at the Tower of London on 19th May 1536. Elizabeth is commonly, but inaccurately, said to have referred to her mother only twice in her reign. The truth is far more complex and fascinating. Both women broke the mould for a Tudor Queen and both had a relationship with the Tower of London.

Duration 1 x 1 hr

Lion TV for Channel 5, UK

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Partly autobiographical, this new documentary follows Anita Rani as she reconnects with the Brontës, returning to her hometown of Bradford to revisit her first encounter with their work at school. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Haworth and its wild moors, Anita reflects on growing up with this landscape on her doorstep. Along the way, she meets fellow Brontë enthusiasts and leading literary experts to explore how three remarkable sisters became trailblazing‘ literary disruptors’– and why their stories remain as powerful and relevant today as ever.

Duration 1 x 1 hr

Wise Owl for Sky Arts, UK

Take a deep dive into how the spectacular Tower of London was built and explore how it was transformed from a single keep to an epic fortress spanning 12 acres. With the help of cutting-edge 3D graphics, the film takes a look at what the Tower would have looked like through the ages and charts its evolution over a thousand years.

Duration 1 x 1 hr

Lion TV for Channel 5, UK

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