Inside the Tower of London
Season 2 Episode 5 of 8
The story of Lady Jane Grey's brief rule as queen and execution in the Tower. Chief curator Tracy Borman explores how Edward VI's will placed her on the throne while still in her teens, only for the dead king's sister Mary to proclaim herself queen in defiance of his wishes, but with great public support. The programme features footage of the annual flower-laying ceremony on the anniversary of Jane's death
Inside the Tower of London airs on 5SELECT at 6:00 PM, Thursday 22 May. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Bill Locke
Executive Producer
Sarah Sarkhel
Series Producer
Simon Smith
Producer