Episode 292 - Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King with Gareth Russell

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Join Natalie Grueninger as she delves into the captivating life of James VI/I with historian Gareth Russell. Explore the intricate dynamics of the Stuart court, James's complex personal life, and his impactful reign over Scotland and England. Discover dramatic tales of love, power, and the political chessboard that shaped Britain's first king. This episode offers a glimpse into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 16th and 17th century royalty. Follow Gareth Russell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_garethrussell/?hl=en Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Join me for '365 Days with Katherine of Aragon'! https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04/05/365-days-with-katherine-of-aragon-2/ 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, Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.8	Thank you so much for joining me today. I'd like to start with a message from today's sponsor.
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2:34.4	As an independent podcaster, this means a lot to me.
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