* All the King’s Fools: ‘Disability is deep in comedy’s DNA’ – Heritage entertainment develops historical accuracy at Hampton Court this week, as learning-disabled actors play Tudor jesters
* Milestone for work to save Astley Castle – Restoration work at a 13th century former stately home has reached a significant milestone with work ongoing to secure the building. (article with video) Previous story on the Astley Castle preservation here.
I really admired Suzannah Lipscomb’s book on Henry VIII in 1536, and what she’s doing as reported in the first link is fascinating – but I’d find it very hard to watch. However keen I am on re-creating Tudor England, my 21st-century cultural conditioning would probably find it excruciating.