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Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Lucy Worsley

Saturday Classics: Lucy Worsley: Episode 1: Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg

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Episode 1: Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg

Lucy Worsley

Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Lucy Worsley, Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg

Lucy Worsley discusses music and Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg.

Historian Lucy Worsley explores music and the wives of the Georgian kings, focusing on Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Luneburg.

Historian Lucy Worsley introduces the first of three programmes exploring music and the wives of the Georgian kings, today the Duchess Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick and Lüneburg.

The story of the wife of George I is a tragic tale of abuse and political intrigue. The woman who should have been Queen of Great Britain spent more than thirty years, a prisoner in a moated stately home in Northern Germany, and never set foot in the country.

Lucy Worsley recounts her story, juxtaposed with a selection of music linked or associated with the Duchess. Including music by JS Bach, Steffani and Handel.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Historian Lucy Worsley explores the music and the wives of the Georgian kings

Historian Lucy Worsley introduces programmes exploring music and the wives of the Georgian kings

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