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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:

Terrible Tudors

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

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Mary('s) learn the news of Francis' death

The five Mary’s live happily in France, until the new of Francis’ death reaches them

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Wearing ruffs

Tudor gentlemen soon learn the rough side to wearing large ruffs

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The Great Tudor Bake Off

Gilbert and Percy cook up some Tudor bread which proves to take some time

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Spouse Searcher.hh.tv

 Mary announces via computer about her return whilst looking for a husband

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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)

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Catch Finder.hh.tv

Mary looks for another husband via smart phone, and explains what happened to her previous husbands

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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!

Potty Pioneers

Amazing Scientists: Tycho Brahe

Brian meets Tycho Brahe from the Tudor era, who amazes him with Tudor Science… and his apparent pet elf!

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Matrimonarchy.hh.tv

Mary again looks for another royal husband via tablet to help in her future conquest of England

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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!

Terrible Tudors

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.

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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!

More Savage Songs

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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