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Elizabeth I | Podcast series
From the 'Virgin Queen' to 'Gloriana', the many faces of Elizabeth I are explored in this four-part podcast series with expertise from historian Nicola Tallis

- Rachel Dinning
Published: March 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Rachel Dinning is joined by historian Nicola Tallis to explore Elizabeth I’s life and reign, from her turbulent early years to her enemies and suitors, to her final 'Golden Age'. Listen to all episodes now, and go beyond the podcast with our curated reading list.
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Nicola Tallis explores Elizabeth I’s early years to reveal how her formative experiences influenced the monarch she later became
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Nicola Tallis explores Elizabeth’s early reign, from her coronation and the urgent task of stabilising a divided kingdom to the pressures of ruling as a female monarch in a deeply patriarchal society
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Nicola Tallis explores how Elizabeth I's reign was defined by constant threat, both at home and abroad
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Nicola Tallis explores the final chapter of Elizabeth I's reign, when questions of ageing, succession, and legacy loomed large
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Beyond the podcastElizabeth I
Want to know more about Elizabeth I and her remarkable reign? Rachel Dinning rounds up essential reads to explore her early life, rise to power, court intrigues, and the legacy that made her one of England’s most iconic monarchs.
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Authors
Rachel DinningDigital editor (engagement and video)
Rachel Dinning is digital editor (engagement and video) at HistoryExtra
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