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Season 5: The Knowsley Hall Special trailer
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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Welcome back to Duchess - the show that travels to the most historic homes in the UK and Ireland to meet the women who lead them.
For season five, the podcast will be hosted by a fan favourite guest from Season 1 - the Countess of Derby - as she embarks on a fascinating and revealing journey through the history of the Stanley family and Knowsley Hall.
In the season, the countess will learn the truth about Shakespeare’s patronage through Knowsley Hall, we learn about the Earl that became known as ‘the forgotten prime minister’ and how a modern reinterpretation of his legacy is changing this. The countess also explores the family’s iconic connection to horse racing and the life of a man who built the largest private zoo in history.
It’s going to be really special. Make sure you don’t miss it.
This is Duchess.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For season five, the podcast will be hosted by a fan favourite guest from Season 1 - the Countess of Derby - as she embarks on a fascinating and revealing journey through the history of the Stanley family and Knowsley Hall.
In the season, the countess will learn the truth about Shakespeare’s patronage through Knowsley Hall, we learn about the Earl that became known as ‘the forgotten prime minister’ and how a modern reinterpretation of his legacy is changing this. The countess also explores the family’s iconic connection to horse racing and the life of a man who built the largest private zoo in history.
It’s going to be really special. Make sure you don’t miss it.
This is Duchess.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (76)
Welcome to Duchess: As a young girl growing up in the idyllic Welsh countryside, Emma Rutland never could have imagined she would live a real life fairytale. Born Emma Watkins, she met the 11th Duke of Rutland and fell in love. The couple married and Emma became the Duchess of Rutland. This transformation would thrust her into the world of the aristocracy - living in one of Britain's most important homes, Belvoir Castle. The life of a Duchess was not just romance and glamour but also hard work and responsibility. Emma learned that everyday running a stately home is a battle and that she has to work tirelessly to ensure the castle sees tomorrow. Emma wanted to learn more about the other stately homes of Great Britain, the history behind these estates, the families who call them home, and the other inspiring women who lead them today. When her daughter Vi suggested a podcast, she knew she had to do it. So please join Emma as she journeys through Britain, peeking behind the by Hidden Heritage