The Royal Beat - Back in Time

Series 2, Episode 1: This week on The Royal Beat - Back In Time our fabulous new presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by historians Professor Kate Williams, Gareth Russell and Lady Anne Somerset whose book ‘Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers’ casts a fresh light on Victoria's relationships with the 10 men who led the Government during her reign. We reflect on Queen Victoria’s ever-ch...

Series 2, Episode 2: This week on The Royal Beat - Back In Time, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by biographer Anne Sebba, former press spokesperson to Queen Elizabeth II Dickie Arbiter, and Royal Central’s Editor in Chief June Woolerton to discuss the royal family's tumultuous relationship with divorce. The show delves into the fascinating - and often controversial - history of royal divorces.

Series 2, Episode 3: On The Royal Beat - Back In Time, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined in the studio by Vanity Fair’s Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl, former Press Spokesman to Queen Elizabeth II Dickie Arbiter, and Editor in Chief at The Crown Chronicles Victoria Howard. This episode explores the dramatic life of Queen Elizabeth’s sister, Princess Margaret. From her doomed romances to her ...

Series 2, Episode 4: The Royal Beat - Back in Time uncovers fascinating stories, salacious scandals and highlights individuals that have shaped the monarchy in years gone by. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen hosts the show and is joined by three historians, Dr Elizabeth Norton, Nicola Tallis and Gareth Russell to discuss the life of Britain's first King, James Stuart.

Series 2, Episode 5: The Royal Beat - Back in Time uncovers fascinating stories, salacious scandals and highlights individuals that have shaped the monarchy in years gone by. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen hosts the show and is joined by author of 'Holbein: The Ambassadors' Tracy Borman as well as historians Owen Emmerson and Sarah Gristwood.

Series 2, Episode 6: The Royal Beat - Back in Time uncovers fascinating stories, salacious scandals and highlights individuals that have shaped the monarchy in years gone by. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen hosts the show and is joined by historian Gareth Russell, Royal Central’s Editor June Woolerton and author Ian Lloyd.

Series 2, Episode 7: The Royal Beat - Back in Time uncovers fascinating stories, salacious scandals and highlights individuals that have shaped the monarchy in years gone by. In this episode, uncover the fascinating history of some of Britain's most iconic royal statues, from Richard I to the proposed memorials to Queen Elizabeth II.

Series 2, Episode 8: The Royal Beat - Back in Time uncovers fascinating stories, salacious scandals and highlights individuals that have shaped the monarchy in years gone by. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating life of the Duke of Monmouth, from his chaotic childhood to his military exploits and his doomed rebellion.