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Lucy Worsley

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Alea Sun 24-Jan-16 20:07:34

She is undoubtedly an accomplished historian, but this series on the Romanovs is trying my patience.
First of all, does she have to talk down to us as if we were children, does she have to say RomANov with the stress on the middle syllable, does she have to play act and does she have to pretend to be excited /surprised/ shocked at the action described in her faux naive way?
I am sure Sebag-Montefiore, or Dan Snow or even Scottish Neil Oliver could do it much better.

Jalima Mon 25-Jan-16 18:41:51

Yes, I have seen her on QT hmm She does seem to know everything when she pontificates speaks.

She was very rude and condescending to a friend of mine.
I don't care about her hair, she can wear it as she likes but it appears that she thinks that many people she speaks to are somehow less than her and she should remember that they are not, some are even as well-educated as she!! shock
Someone posted something interesting on FB today - Only look down on someone when you are helping them up or words to that effect.

Rant over!!

Jalima Mon 25-Jan-16 18:42:55

I am sure Lucy and Joann are not like that at all smile

Hunt Tue 26-Jan-16 09:58:33

I belonged to an Historic Dance Company and we had the chance to do some work with the public at Hampton Court. We stayed the night for an early start and woke up to the sight of Tudor chimneys through the bedroom window!. I sent Lucy some pictures of our visit after the wonderful programme re-creating the Christening of Edward. She sent me a lovely reply saying what fun we must have had. Sums her up really. I think she's a great presenter and very knowledgable.

Jalima Tue 26-Jan-16 10:04:22

What an opportunity Hunt!
We used to frequent there, but have never stayed

Tegan Tue 26-Jan-16 11:15:03

She makes me think of the sort of history teacher that brings history to life and makes it fun.