607. Nelson’s Lover: The Scandalous Lady Hamilton

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 8 October 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Who was Emma Hamilton, Horatio Nelson’s strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable mistress? How did she raise herself up from dire poverty, to become a model, actress, dancer, and even an international celebrity? And, why was theirs one of the most famous love affairs of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of history's most remarkable woman - Lady Emma Hamilton - and explore her celebrated relationship with one of Britain's greatest, and most tragic heroes. Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Thank you for listening to The Rest is History.
0:02.1	For weekly bonus episodes, add free listening, early access to series and membership of our much-loved chat community, go to the rest is history.com and join the club.
0:13.4	That is the rest is history.com.
0:19.6	This episode is brought to you by Hive.
0:22.7	You know, history is full of transformations.
0:25.2	The Romans shifted from Republic to Empire.
0:28.1	The Tudors transformed monasteries into country houses.
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1:30.8	heat pumps. My dearest beloved Emma, the dear friend of my bosom, the signal has been made that the
1:48.9	enemy's combined fleet are coming out of port.
1:52.4	We have very little wind, so that I have no hopes of seeing them before tomorrow.
1:56.7	May the god of battles crown my endeavors with success.
2:00.5	At all events, I will take care that my name shall ever be most dear to you and Horatia,
2:06.7	both of whom I love as much as my own life.
2:09.4	And as my last writing before the battle will be to you,
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