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The three part series is based on Helen\u2019s book, \u2018She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth\u2019 which was published in 2010. \u2018She Wolves\u2019 was named \u2018a History Book of the Year\u2019 by both The Independent and The Sunday Times.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
According to Live Magazine (Mail on Sunday), the series:<\/p>\n
\u2018will conclude with the famous Tudor queens, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I and Elizabeth I, which leaves the first two episodes to four ladies who ruled but, crucially did not reign before them. <\/p>\n
The opener profiles the 12th-century struggles and wars of Henry I\u2019s daughter, the Empress Matilda, and her daughter-in-law, Eleanor of Aquitaine, against the male monopoly of monarchy. Next week, Castor looks at the French consorts Isabella and Margaret (the original \u2018she-wolf\u2019, as Shakespeare vilifies her in Henry VI, Part III).\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n
(p 53, Live Magazine).<\/p>\n
Part 1 is BBC History Magazine\u2019s<\/b><\/a> ‘Pick of the Week.\u2019<\/p>\n The Radio Times preview describes Dr Castor as having <\/p>\n \u2018a firm grip on her material, and her calm delivery is full of measured interpretation.\u2019<\/i> <\/p>\n Matilda, the Empress and Eleanor of Aquitaine were \u2018tough and pragmatic, both kicked against the status quo, fought for their sons and ensured dynastic continuation.\u2019<\/i> (p,92 Radio Times)<\/p>\n She-Wolves Trailer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n H.M.Castor (@HMCastor) has posted an advertisement for her sister’s programme which features Lady Jane Grey.<\/p>\n @HMCastor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Helen has written articles about the programmes for BBC History Magazine, The Sunday Express and the Radio Times.<\/p>\n She \u2013Wolves: England\u2019s Early Queens \u2013 Radio Times<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n A Queen in a King\u2019s World \u2013 BBC History Magazine<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Queens who showed Kings how to be Men<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Part 1 \u2013 ‘Matilda and Eleanor’ will be repeated: <\/p>\n BBC 4 BBC HD Sources<\/p>\n Radio Times, 3-9 March 2012 \u2018She-Wolves: England\u2019s Early Queen\u2019s\u2019 presented by Helen Castor starts on BBC4 tonight at 9pm. \u2018Historian Dr Helen Castor explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked and whether the term ‘she wolves’ … Continue reading
\nThursday 8 March \u2013 3.45am
\nSunday 11 March \u2013 8pm
\nMonday 12 March \u2013 2.55am<\/p>\n
\nTuesday 13 March \u2013 7pm & 11pm<\/p>\n
\nLive (The Mail on Sunday), 4 March 2012
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