Episode 280 - Portrayals & Popular Perceptions of Mary, Queen of Scots with Leigh Wakefield

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 9 February 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Welcome to an enlightening episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger, featuring historian Leigh Wakefield. Dive into a captivating discussion on the portrayals of Mary, Queen of Scots, shedding light on historical narratives and modern feminist interpretations. Explore Mary’s intriguing life as Wakefield delves into her portrayals in film, novels, and television, comparing them with historical records and recent feminist perspectives. This episode highlights how Mary’s story is often seen through the lens of her rival, Elizabeth I, affecting our perception of her historical significance. Discover how contemporary feminist movements, like the Me Too movement, are changing the narrative around Mary, recognising her experiences and trauma, particularly in her controversial marriage to Bothwell. Leigh Wakefield shares insights from her research on how public perceptions are evolving and challenges the lingering stereotypes about female historical figures. Join us for this compelling conversation that seeks to offer a balanced view of Mary, Queen of Scots, celebrating her resilience while acknowledging the complexities of her life and the socio-political challenges she faced. Don't miss this opportunity to rethink the stories of women in history from a nuanced, modern perspective. Follow Leigh Wakefield on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/historic_leigh_speaking/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.3	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello, everyone. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.4	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.2	Thank you so much for joining me.
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1:50.8	Now, on to today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back historian Lee Wakefield to the show to talk about portrayals of Mary Queen of Scots.
1:59.6	Let's dive straight into our conversation.
2:02.3	Welcome back to talking to you, Dezley. How are you doing?
2:06.0	I'm very well. Thank you, Natalie. It's great to be back. Thank you so much for having me
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