EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 30 MIN
Peter Moore: The Duke of York Scandal (1809)
from Travels Through Time · host Travels Through Time
Given the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, we thought we'd examine an eerily familiar moment in British history. In January 1809 the Duke of York became the subject of a huge and embarrassing news story. It was a story of sex, power, money and corruption right at the heart of British politics. One of the stars of the affair was a woman of no rank, title or fortune. Her name was Mary Anne Clarke. Show notes Scene One: 27 January 1809. Colonel Wardle stands up in the House of Commons. Scene Two: 1 February 1809, Mary Anne Clarke gives evidence before the House of Commons. Scene Three: 20 March 1809, Spencer Percival announces the Duke of York's resignation as Commander in Chief to the House of Commons. Memento: Mrs Clarke's coat. People/Social Presenters: Peter Moore Production: Maria Nolan
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Given the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, we thought we'd examine an eerily familiar moment in British history. In January 1809 the Duke of York became the subject of a huge and embarrassing news story. It was a story of sex, power, money and corruption right at the heart of British politics. One of the stars of the affair was a woman of no rank, title or fortune. Her name was Mary Anne Clarke. Show notes Scene One: 27 January 1809. Colonel Wardle stands up in the House of Commons. Scene Two: 1 February 1809, Mary Anne Clarke gives evidence before the House of Commons. Scene Three: 20 March 1809, Spencer Percival announces the Duke of York's resignation as Commander in Chief to the House of Commons. Memento: Mrs Clarke's coat. People/Social Presenters: Peter Moore Production: Maria Nolan
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