BackSeriesSex & Scandal: Royal Favourites2025 · 1 season · 2 episodes · Returning SeriesSign in to track thisShareFind out what made the royal favorites stand out from the crowd and remain at the pinnacle of society and the top of the king's favourite list.EpisodesSeasonSeason 1 · 0/20/2 watched · 2025ShareShareS01E01George Villiers2025-04-1145mWe climb under the sheets and into the arms of the first Stuart King of England, James I and VI of Scotland. We’ll find out what made George Villiers stand out from the crowd and remain at the pinnacle of 17th century society and the top of James’ favourite list. Kate will be walking in George’s footsteps and investigating how to catch the king's eye, fight your way to the top...and stay there!moreShareS01E02Charles II & Nell Gwynn2025-04-1845mJoin Dr Kate Lister as we follow 17th century Royal Favourite, actress Nell Gwynn’s rise to fame from humble orange seller to actress on the glittering restoration stage to her most famous and remembered role, the mistress of King Charles II. But our Nelly is so much more than Charles’ favourite mistress! How did she manage to win not just the heart of the King, but the public, the Queen and even some of the other mistresses? Kate will find out exactly what made this superstar who Samuel Pepys recorded as being ‘pretty, witty Nell’ the shining star of 17th century society and how she used her charm, beauty and comedic talent to get to the top tier and stay there! Along the way Kate will meet back up with some familiar faces from episode one, such as Professor Kate Williams, Dr Jonathan Healey and National Portrait Gallery Curator Catherine MacLeod, as well as meeting theatre historian Professor David Taylor, social historian Katie Wignall and stand-up comedian Angela Barnes.more
