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Sounds,04 Jun 2026,48 mins,

The Murder that Shook Mary Queen of Scots

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Contains very strong language and prolonged violent scenes.

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On the night of Saturday the 9th of March, 1566, a pregnant Mary Queen of Scots was having a dinner party. It was a night that ended in the brutal murder of one of her closest friends, David Rizzio, led by her husband, Lord Darnley. How did this happen? How did Mary handle this traumatic moment? And did Mary have a Scottish or French accent?! Joining Anthony once more as special guest co-host is author and historian Gareth Russell, to take us back to this disturbing night. Edited by Tim Arstall and Anna Brant. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. All music from Epidemic Sounds. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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