SERVING VICTORIA: LIFE IN THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

CHARLOTTE BRONTË

This is the story of a rector's daughter who triumphed over unrequited love and family tragedy to take her place as one of the world's most popular writers.

DEVICES AND DESIRES

Born in 1521, Bess of Hardwick, businesswoman, money-lender and property tycoon, established herself as one of the richest and most powerful women in England, second only to Queen Elizabeth. Her wealth took form in her passion for building and she oversaw the construction of her four houses including Hardwick New Hall, which stands today as a celebration of her triumphant progress through Elizabethan England.

QUEEN VICTORIA: THE WOMAN WHO RULED THE WORLD

Victoria was just 18 years old when she was crowned Queen in 1837 - a tiny figure, with a will of iron. Never was there so queenly a queen. She made Britain great and the people loved her for it. In 1861 tragedy struck, when her husband Albert died. Dumb with grief, she hid herself away. Could anyone persuade her to be Queen again?

RUBIES IN THE SNOW

The fictional diaries of the Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The diary begins in June 1911, on Anastasia’s tenth birthday. From a life of parties, ice skating and fun, her world changes forever in the years leading up to the Russian Revolution.