1. Richard III - the Man, the Mystery and the Car Park!
Dave Andrews
- Regions:
- Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional, charity, community
- Fee:
- Paid: Sliding scale - dependent on the nature of the group
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 25th March 2024
- Tagged:
- Radio | Richard Iii | Mystery | 15Th Century
What sort of a man was Richard III really?
How did he end up under a car park in Leicester?
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This illustrated talk combines the story of Richard III's life, how William Shakespeare portrayed him and his place in 15th century history with the amazing story of the search for his bones which were eventually discovered under a Leicester car park.
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I played a major part in Radio Leicester's coverage of the story including providing the commentary of Richard's reburial in Leicester Cathedral.
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Pictures and sound from the time of this amazing story illustrate the talk.
About Dave Andrews
I am a former BBC Radio Leicester presenter and producer. Before that I was a Deputy Headteacher in a Leicestershire comprehensive school. My degree was in history where I specialised particularly in Medieval history at York University. I am also currently a Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire where, filling in for the Lord Lieutenant, I may be called upon to represent HM The King at certain events. I am also Honorary President of a local Amateur Theatre Company and have written and produced shows which have been performed at Leicester's Curve Theatre.
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