Welcome to another captivating episode of "Talking Tudors" with your host Natalie Grueninger. In this episode, Natalie is joined by historian and broadcaster Gareth Russell to delve into the complex life of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII. Gareth, an expert in Tudor history and author of the biography 'Young and Damned and Fair', shares his insights on Catherine's early life and her controversial relationships with Henry Mannox, Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpepper.

From her upbringing in the household of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk to her tumultuous time at court, this episode sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Catherine's life, including the myths surrounding her family's ambitions and the intricacies of her romantic entanglements. Tune in to explore the human side of this often misunderstood queen and discover how her personality, decisions, and the actions of those around her led to her tragic downfall.

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