Wolfson History Prize
Rana Mitter is joined by the six authors shortlisted for the 2017 Wolfson History Prize and an audience at the British Academy for a discussion about the past into the present.
Rana Mitter is joined by the 6 shortlisted authors and an audience at the British Academy for a discussion about writing history. This is the first year that the Wolfson History Prize has announced a shortlist. The winner will be named on May 15th.
Daniel Beer, THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: SIBERIAN EXILE UNDER THE TSARS
Chris Given-Wilson, HENRY IV
Christopher de Hamel, MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MANUSCRIPTS
Sasha Handley, SLEEP IN EARLY MODERN ENGLAND
Lyndal Roper, MARTIN LUTHER: RENEGADE AND PROPHET
Matthew Strickland, HENRY THE YOUNG KING, 1155-1183
Producer: Jacqueline Smith
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Christopher de Hamel on his love of Medieval Manuscripts
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Rana Mitter |
| Interviewed Guest | Daniel Beer |
| Interviewed Guest | Chris Given-Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Christopher de Hamel |
| Interviewed Guest | Sasha Handley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lyndal Roper |
| Interviewed Guest | Matthew Strickland |
| Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Broadcasts
- Tue 9 May 201722:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 5 Sep 201722:00BBC Radio 3
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