This blog is dedicated to Piers Gaveston, Earl Of Cornwall. Piers, also known as Perrot, was the favourite of Edward II. Depending on historical interpretation, the definition of 'favourite' ranges from 'brother', 'beloved friend' or 'lover'. This blog will be a mix of historical narrative, personal opinion and hopefully some lighter postings! The Plus will cover other historical matters.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
BBC 2 series on the Plantagenets begins next week!
Robert Bartlett begins a new series on BBC 2 next week about the Plantagenetss next week. The blurb says he will cover the dynasty from Henry II to Richard III. The opener is called - not surprisingly - the Devil's brood. Looking forward to it.
Anerje, you're an angel! Thank you!!! Although I'm not sure wheather I will be able to watch it :-)If yes, I'm still not sure wheather the Young King will get a mention (in Professor Bartlett's book on the Norman and Angevin kings ther's scarcely a word about him).
P.S Would you mind if I mention it in a short note on Henry's blog?
I'm not sure whether I'm looking forward to it or not. :/ I'm expecting the usual half-baked superficial stuff about Edward II that we get everywhere these days. I hope I'm pleasantly surprised!
Kasia - of course I don't mind you posting it - it's out there to let people know. It's on tomorrow night and I agree with Kathryn - Piers probably get a mention. It's only in 3 parts - how can you go from Henry II to Richard III in 3 hours? Btw it's on tomorrow night.
Anerje, you're an angel! Thank you!!! Although I'm not sure wheather I will be able to watch it :-)If yes, I'm still not sure wheather the Young King will get a mention (in Professor Bartlett's book on the Norman and Angevin kings ther's scarcely a word about him).
ReplyDeleteP.S Would you mind if I mention it in a short note on Henry's blog?
I'm not sure whether I'm looking forward to it or not. :/ I'm expecting the usual half-baked superficial stuff about Edward II that we get everywhere these days. I hope I'm pleasantly surprised!
ReplyDeleteAnerje, I hope you don't mind, for I have already mentioned it, giving credit where due, of course :-)
ReplyDeleteKasia - of course I don't mind you posting it - it's out there to let people know. It's on tomorrow night and I agree with Kathryn - Piers probably get a mention. It's only in 3 parts - how can you go from Henry II to Richard III in 3 hours? Btw it's on tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll have to wait until the DVDs come out here in the US.
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