SUMMARY:
A special episode about Mary, Queen of Scots, starring Jessica Ransom. It follows the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland to queen in France, back to queen in Scotland and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy number one - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure!
ORIGINAL AIRDATE:
Monday 8th June 2015
STARRING:
Jessica Ransom
Jalaal Hartley
Tom Stourton
Adam Riches
Naz Osmanoglu
Louise Ford
Jim Howick
Simon Farnaby
Lawry Lewin
Dominique Moore
Katherine Jakeways
Natalie Walter
WRITTEN BY:
Lucy Clarke
Dave Cohen
Justin Edwards
Gerard Foster
Benjamin Partridge
Daniel Peak
George Sawyer
Ben Ward
Daniel Maier
EDITORS: Adam Windmill, Will Peverett
PRODUCERS: Tom Miller, Joshua Grant, Kelly Li, Henri Ward
DIRECTORS: Simon Gibney, Ian Curtis
PUPPETEER: John Eccleston ANIMATION: Tim Searle, Studio 43
COMPOSER: Richie Webb HISTORICAL CONSULTANT: Greg Jenner
ADDITIONAL VOICES: Jon Culshaw
FULL DESCIPTION:
A special episode about Mary, Queen of Scots, starring Jessica Ransom. It follows the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland to queen in France, back to queen in Scotland and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy number one - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure!
Meanwhile, across the world, we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools. With, of course, our host Rattus to guide the way!
SKETCHES:
Mary Queen of Scots
The story so far of Mary, crowned as a baby and forced to flee to France, marrying Francis and becoming Queen
Preview
Mary('s) learn the news of Francis' death
The five Mary’s live happily in France, until the new of Francis’ death reaches them
Wearing ruffs
Tudor gentlemen soon learn the rough side to wearing large ruffs
The Great Tudor Bake Off
Gilbert and Percy cook up some Tudor bread which proves to take some time
Spouse Searcher.hh.tv
Mary announces via computer about her return whilst looking for a husband
Tudor Togs
Dress up as your favourite queen; will you choose young and pretty Mary, or will you choose her rival, old and ugly Elizabeth? Bear in mind it’s illegal to dress up as a monarch in the 16th century (Advertisement)
Catch Finder.hh.tv
Mary looks for another husband via smart phone, and explains what happened to her previous husbands
Historical Restrooms: Tudor toilet
When one businessman looks for a toilet, he meets Mr. John Harrington who introduces him to the wold’s first flushing toilet, which is still in need of a few minor improvements-and perhaps some toilet paper!
Amazing Scientists: Tycho Brahe
Brian meets Tycho Brahe from the Tudor era, who amazes him with Tudor Science… and his apparent pet elf!
Matrimonarchy.hh.tv
Mary again looks for another royal husband via tablet to help in her future conquest of England
History's Craziest Fools: The Battle of Lepanto 1571
Mr. H takes a look at The Battle of Lepanto, 1571, where the Ottomans start a dance off, and fire fruit!
SONG: Mary’s Rhapsody
Mary Queen of Scots stands on trial, accused on treason, and tries to sing about her side of the story – but in a court with Walsingham and other English men, proving her innocence proves difficult, and although she doesn’t want too, Queen Elizabeth I feels she must sign Mary’s death warrant.
Chatty Death: Mary Queen of Scots
Mary compares her life with Elizabeth I, and it seems that Mary’s enemy was better off than she was!
SONG: Mary's Rhapsody
Parody of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Mary Queen of Scots stands on trial, accused on treason, and tries to sing about her side of the story – but in a court with Walsingham and other English men, proving her innocence proves difficult, and although she doesn’t want too, Queen Elizabeth I feels she must sign Mary’s death warrant.
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