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Helen Carr’s new book Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century will be available in bookstores and online on 29th May 2025. The book focuses on the lives of the last Plantagenets, against a backdrop of rebellion, plague and regicide. It is Helen’s third book, following The Red Prince: The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster (2021) and What is History, Now? (2021).

Helen also presents Edward II – Worst King of England?, a new documentary for History Hit TV.
Helen explores the extraordinary and chaotic reign of Edward II, a king with a reputation as a disastrous ruler. Available to watch from Thursday 29th May.

Carolyn Quinn will present Times Radio’s Evening Edition on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May. Listen from 7pm.

Nina Myskow will present a nostalgia-packed musical journey through the decades on Boom Radio on Monday 26th May. Listen from 6pm-8pm.

Lara Lewington will present Air Fryers: The Healthy Option? on ITV Tonight on Thursday 22nd May. Lara explores whether air fryers are just a fleeting fad or if they are reshaping our eating habits, and what impact they might have on our health. Watch at 8.30pm on ITV1.

Martin Lewis will present a Summer Special episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on Tuesday 20th May. Broadcasting live from Bristol, Martin will cover all the essential financial tips in preparation for the busy holiday season. Watch at 8pm on ITV1.

Megan McCubbin will discuss her personal experiences with dyslexia in Inside Our Dyslexic Minds on Monday 19th May at 9pm on BBC Two.

Martin Lewis will present Good Morning Britain on Wednesday 14th May. Watch from 6am-9am on ITV1.

Marverine Cole will present the news on Good Morning Britain on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th, Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th May. Watch from 6am-9am on ITV1.

Harry Wallop will appear as a contributor in Greggs v McDonalds: The Fast Feud. Watch at 8pm on Monday 12th May on Channel 4.

Angela Rippon will interview British writer Matt Haig in a new film for The One Show on Monday 12th May. Watch from 7pm on BBC One or catch-up on BBC iPlayer.