WARNING! The danger of reading historic art
Tonsured monks in Henry VIII’s bedroom? Historic art is a great resource for productions, but interpretation is key.
Period Drama
The myth of the monochrome Tudors
Do we understand the role of black men and women in our history and on our TV screens? We have a lot to learn about the black Tudors.
Can we lie about history?
Are the makers of period drama allowed to fib about history? To what extent? And under what circumstances?
The Golden Rule of Historical Authenticity
Is there a Golden Rule of historical authenticity in filmmaking? Well, this is mine. While working on Becoming Elizabeth, I