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Is Queens that Changed the World coming back?

Queens that Changed the World (2023–2023) — history on Channel 4

The answer: Concluded August 5, 2023.
Queens that Changed the World poster
Genre
History
Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
August 5, 2023
Ended
August 5, 2023
Runtime
~47 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Queens that Changed the World

Queens that Changed the World ended on August 5, 2023. The series concluded its first and only season on Channel 4, exploring the lives and reigns of influential queens throughout history.

This historical series examined how certain queens, often overlooked in traditional narratives dominated by male rulers, wielded significant power and influence. Through a combination of archive footage, location shooting, expert interviews, and stylized recreations, the show traced each monarch's rise to power and analyzed their unique approaches to leadership. It also delved into broader themes such as women's societal roles and the advantages of being a woman in different historical contexts. The series aimed to shed light on the ways these women asserted authority and the challenges they faced while highlighting their lasting impact.

The show featured Leah Harvey as the narrator and Tracy Borman as the presenter. The first season consisted of six episodes, each providing detailed insights into different queens who changed the course of history.

Queens that Changed the World episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
August 5, 2023 S1·E6 The Warrior Queen: Boudica
August 5, 2023 S1·E5 The Rebel Queen: Eleanor of Aquitaine
August 5, 2023 S1·E4 The Queen Who Would be King: Hatshepsut
August 5, 2023 S1·E3 The Queen of Empire: Victoria
August 5, 2023 S1·E2 The Forgotten Queen: Anne
August 5, 2023 S1·E1 The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I

Queens that Changed the World cast