Aired Tuesday 14 April, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Four

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Name: 9:00pm - Series 1 Episode 9
Start: 2026-05-05T20:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-05T21:00:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 1 Episode 7: The Body of the Queen

Simon Schama examines the long, tangled relationship between Queen Elizabeth and her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, who was executed by royal command in 1587.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 08/11/2000

Cast and crew

Simon SchamaHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Tuesday 5 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 9
Tuesday 5 May, 9:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 9