The John Blanke Project: Now featuring me!
John Blanke is the first black person in Britain who has both a surviving name AND portrait. Fans might remember I did a TikTok about him back in 2020: youtube.com/shorts/H7Jk2Kg-Wco
Well, that video is now part of the John Blanke Project- a collection of historians telling his story and artists interpreting it. There's been loads of interest and collaboration with museums all over the country, and now the project is getting a book, which I'm going to feature in!
Read all about it here: www.johnblanke.com
What a great hook for a podcast- each guest tackles a question from the All Souls Oxford entrance exam, one of the most exclusive entrance exams in the world. I was fortunate enough to be asked to appear on Cherry Eckel's "The Exam Hall", talking about how much historical accuracy even matters in fiction. Fans of my "Muppet Christmas Carol" video will like this one.
open.spotify.com/episode/6L1J0pc4qqP4tMD1do1L3q?si…
You want more J. Draper? A few months ago the National Archives invited me to rifle through their Tudor collections and interview the famous historian Dr. Tracy Borman. We pick up REAL Tudor books and answer live questions from the audience! I hope you enjoy!
I have a new song out!
Longtime fans will know that I occasionally sing backing vocals for the electronica duo Vast & Harker. You can hear me again on their cover of "Torn", including a truly filthy slide out of the middle eight 😅
Listen to it here on Spotify!
open.spotify.com/track/2dWJvoFG5rU63sO59MCSiS?si=x…
Looking for more Boudica chat from yours truly? I was lucky enough to be invited onto ABC Radio, Australia's national broadcaster, this evening (or this morning for Aussies). I talk about Boudica's revolt, how it changed the Roman Empire, and how we use her story in modern politics.
Here's the link- I'm on about halfway through.
www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/overnights/overnigh…
@andnowtheysing deserves to be a much bigger channel than it currently is! They do great videos on theatre and musicals. Anyone who liked my video on My Fair Lady's ending will find something interesting here.
I'm a tour guide, finding something new in London every day!