Historian lucy worsley explores the history behind some of the worlds greatest. Two nights each week, weta presents evenings of entertaining detective. British history s biggest fibs with lucy worsley episode 1. Jul 12, 2017 lucy worsley is a british historian the way julia child was an american cook. Bbc four 7 march 2018 2018 suffragettes with lucy worsley. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera 9pm, bbc2 first of a twopart series that will obviously entice opera aficionados, but which offers much to those who find the opera part of. In the first episode, lucy investigates four cities and four operas embedded in the cauldron of european politics between the 17th and 19th centuries. Catch up on lucy worsleys nights at the opera and watch. Lucy worsley s nights at the opera lucy worsley explores the history behind some of the world s greatest operas ones that reflected the lives, hopes and fears of the people living in the cities. Bbc four 17 october 2017 2018 lucy worsley s fireworks for a tudor queen.
Linked to the exhibition at the victoria and albert museum, opera. British historys biggest fibs with lucy worsley episode 1. Watch lucy worsleys nights at the opera s01e02 live play tv. Lucy worsley documentaries this playlist features a vast collection of programs presented by lucy worsley. Bbc two lucy worsleys nights at the opera, lucy worsley. Lucy worsl eys n ights at the opera lucy worsley explores the history behind some of the worlds greatest operas ones that reflected the lives, hopes and fears of the people living in the cities. Mozarts london odyssey follows a neat and circular narrative, beginning. Oct 15, 2017 lucy worsley s nights at the opera part one was shown on bbc 2 on saturday 14 october 2017. Renowned historian lucy worsley returns to cambridge for one night only, with another fascinating evening of historical discussion. Historian lucy worsley explores how history and opera go hand in hand. The history of some of the world s greatest operas, and how they reflect the hopes and fears of the cultures they were written in. Lucy worsl eys n ights at the opera a twoparter presented by dr lucy worsley the bbcs most recent history populariser, though shes a genuine academic. Find out when lucy worsleys nights at the opera is on tv, including series 1episode 2. Called lucy worsleys nights at the opera, the programme was commissioned by jan younghusband, head of music television commissioning at the.
Worsleys argument is that the suitors were turned down because jane austen wished to be a writer, believed in. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera series and episode. Bbc two lucy worsleys nights at the opera, lucy worsleys. Watch lucy worsley s nights at the opera s01e02 live on the web the academic and tv presenter s history of the world s greatest operas concludes, as she details how four operas from the 19th and early20th centuries swept away conventions and introduced a fresh spirit to the format. Does anyone know where the dress, lucy worsley was wearing in the wi programme tonight was from. Victoria itvlucy worsleys nights at the opera bbc twopoor old harriet, duchess of sutherland. Lucy worsley explores how history and opera go hand in hand. This week focuses on the creation of modern opera through mozart, beethovens fidelio on up to verdi. This brilliant show flitted from covent garden to venice to vienna and milan in pursuit of the history of opera. Apr 04, 2020 lucy worsley documentaries this playlist features a vast collection of programs presented by lucy worsley. Save money on clothes, holidays, days out, pregnancy and baby gear, homeware, garden furniture and more with exclusive deals. Lucy worsley, obe born 18 december 1973 is a british historian, author, curator, and. Jane austens stuff, and what we learn from it the new.
Mar 03, 2017 called lucy worsleys nights at the opera, the programme was commissioned by jan younghusband, head of music television commissioning at the bbc, and bbc channel editor patrick holland. Oct 14, 2017 lucy worsleys nights at the opera bbc two was never going to appeal to the kind of opera buff whose perfect saturday night is spent glued to the wireless for a live broadcast of. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera tv miniseries 2017 imdb. Romanov russia with lucy worsley 0 hours and 00 minutes movie 2016 british historian lucy worsley travels to russia to investigate the 300year reign of the romanov dynasty. Lucy visits paris, where two operas captured the spirit of bohemianism bizets carmen and. This week focuses on the creation of modern opera through mozart, beethoven s fidelio on up to verdi. Oct 14, 2017 lucy worsley s nights at the opera is a tv show on british national television from bbc2 with an average rating of 4. Oct 14, 2017 lucy worsley s nights at the opera a twoparter presented by dr lucy worsley the bbc s most recent history populariser, though she s a genuine academic. Find out when lucy worsl eys n ights at the opera is on tv, including series 1episode 2. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera lucy worsley explores the history behind some of the worlds greatest operas ones that reflected the lives, hopes and fears of the people living in the cities. Lucy and zoe are joined by a team of top class pyrotechnicians to.
Lucy worsleys nights at the opera october 14, 2017. Lucy worsley is currently chief curator at historic royal palaces but is best known as. Travelling to six european cities, she uncovers the. The first episode of lucy worsley s nights at the opera was broadcast in october, 2017. Lucy looks at eight operas over two programmes which cover four hundred years of the art form. Oct 21, 2017 lucy worsley s nights at the opera is a tv show on british national television from bbc2 with an average rating of 4. Then, quite by chance, a new documentary from the spirited lucy worsley appeared on bbc4.
Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera, bbc2 this was a spirited if rapid yomp through some of the greats as worsley explained that, in their day, operas were like blockbuster movies. Abbc series featuring historian and presenter lucy worsley right. The assassination of gianni versace bbc two the good news about lucy worsleys fireworks for a tudor queen was that our headgirl historian only got one crack at the dressingup box. Travelling to six european cities, she uncovers the historical stories behind eight of the. Reef television has been commissioned to produce a landmark twopart series exploring the history of opera for bbc two presented by lucy. Lucy worsley explores how the history of the american revolution has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians. Lucy worsley is a british historian the way julia child was an american cook. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera, series 1, episode 1 bbc two. Episode and series guides for lucy worsl eys n ights at the opera.
We have 2 episodes of lucy worsley s nights at the opera in our archive. Dec 30, 2019 historian lucy worsley teams up with artist and materials scientist zoe laughlin to explore the explosive science and fascinating history of fireworks, using an original pyrotechnics instruction manual, and other 400yearold historical documents, to recreate one of the most spectacular fireworks displays from the tudor era. British historys biggest fibs with lucy worsley, s01e01 war of the roses. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera what time is it on tv. A good week for history on tv as lucy worsley and mary beard bring the past back. Mar 27, 2017 the delectable dr worsley with some legs. Lucy visits venice, vienna and milan to investigate four operas embedded in the cauldron of european politics between the 17th and 19th centuries. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera, series 1, episode 2 bbc two. Lucy worsley s new hairstyle is dreadful after a wonderful but brief experiment with a cute eyebrowlevel fringe, she s gone back to the old side parting again, except it s all wrong. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera is a history of dramatic. Find out when lucy worsleys nights at the opera is on tv, including series 1episode 1.
Trailer lucy worsley explores how opera and history go hand in hand. Episode 1 series 1 lucy worsleys nights at the opera. Morse takes delight in openair opera in the roman amphi. Our new two part music history programme lucy worsleys nights at the opera will air on bbc2, the 14 th and 21 st at 9pm. Whilst lucy visits the cities and european opera houses, antonio pappano, music director of londons royal opera, helps us understand some of those operas greatest musical moments. For centuries in western culture, opera has been the greatest show on earth. Lucy worsley delving into the intimate history of old homes and buildings is worsleys prime passion and her bbc four series and book if walls could talk pretty much sums it up. Lucy worsley s nights at the opera 2017 episode list. Apr 29, 2019 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Lucy visits venice, where claudio monteverdi invented modern opera with the. Lucy worsleys nights at the opera two parts, bbc two, october 2017 hello.
Explore the world of the young queen victoria in my second novel for children. Nov 12, 2017 lucy looks at eight operas over two programmes which cover four hundred years of the art form. Jane austens stuff, and what we learn from it the new york. Episode 2 series 1 lucy worsleys nights at the opera. American historys biggest fibs with lucy worsley s01e01 the. Watch lucy worsley s nights at the opera s01e01 live on the web part one of two. Oct 14, 2017 lucy worsleys nights at the opera 9pm, bbc2 first of a twopart series that will obviously entice opera aficionados, but which offers much to those who find the opera part of opera heavy going. Watch lucy worsleys nights at the opera s01e01 live play tv. Lucy worsley brings her usual quirky enthusiasm to this engaging twoparter on how opera and history go hand in hand and she gets to dress up, too. A very british murder with lucy worsley s01e01 video dailymotion. See more ideas about lucy worsley, documentaries and dr lucy worsley.