Killing Victoria
BBC SoundsDuring the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her. The seven men were within seconds of changing history - each could have brought the Victorian era to a premature end, yet each has been forgotten to history. This new podcast series narrated by Dr Bob Nicholson will look to answer the question of what led these men to try to kill the most famou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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In 1882, the threat of assassination was in the air. The year before, Tsar Alexander II was killed by an assassin’s bomb, then in July, American President James Garfield was also murdered. Queen Victoria, on the throne for 45 years seemed vulnerable.... more
In March 1868 Queen Victoria’s son Prince Alfred was at a charity event in Sydney, Australia when an Irishman named Henry O’Farrell walked up behind him and shot the young prince at point blank range in the back, just missing his spine. O’Farrell was... more
In 1846 a soldier named Robert Pate moved to an expensive apartment off Piccadilly - one of the most exclusive areas of London. Unlike the first four would-be assassins, Robert Pate came from a wealthy family, so for the first time in this series Dr ... more
The 1840s were a revolutionary decade. France and Italy had been rocked by revolution; Queen Victoria and Prince Albert feared that Britain might be next. In April 1848, a movement demanding universal male suffrage known as the Chartists announced th... more
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- Fascinating
This excellent podcast goes into the details of the lives of the poor and desperate men who tried to kill Victoria. They’re much more interesting than Victoria herself, IMO.
Apple Podcasts5Zufrieda
Canada3 months ago - I'm impressed
In-depth research and a good presentation of it makes this series an excellent listen.
Apple Podcasts5Betsyis12Canada5 months ago - Fascinating
A little known and very interesting bit of Victoriana well presented and well worth listening to.
Apple Podcasts5RAKGB
United States7 months ago - My favorite podcast I’ve heard this year
I listen to podcasts daily. This is hands down my favorite discovery of the year. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5JanjanjanjanjanjanjanjanUnited States9 months ago Interesting
Podcast Addict39 months agoba
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Apple Podcasts | #127 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Mexico/History |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Norway/History |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Japan/History |
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