Bloody Mary
Does 'Bloody Mary', England鈥檚 first crowned queen, deserve her reputation? Lucy Worsley investigates, asking whether Mary should be remembered as a pioneer or a tyrant.
Mary Tudor, King Henry VIII鈥檚 eldest daughter, came to the throne in 1553 and became infamous as one of the bloodiest queens in history. Allegedly executing her subjects at will for their religious beliefs, Mary鈥檚 reign became defined by her staunch Catholicism.
Lucy Worsley investigates whether England鈥檚 first ruling female monarch, Mary I, was truly as 鈥榖loody鈥� as history suggests, or whether this reputation arose from being the first woman in a predominantly male world.
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Bloody Mary: Cold Open Drama
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lucy Worsley |
| Interviewed Guest | Melita Thomas |
| Interviewed Guest | Parvinder Shergill |
| Director | Georgina Leslie |
| Series Producer | Linda Sands |
| Executive Producer | Lucie Ridout |