Henry VII
Former chancellor George Osborne champions Tudor dynasty founder, Henry VII. With Steven Gunn and Matthew Parris. From September 2008.
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.
Former Chancellor George Osborne nominates Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty. By making the crown much less financially independent on the nobles, he claims that Henry played a key role in establishing the processes of modern government. Studio guest Dr Steven Gunn helps to assess whether Osborne is right.
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Tue 2 Sep 200816:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 5 Sep 200823:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 23 Feb 201718:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 Feb 201700:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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