The Bayeux Tapestry’s long road back to Britain - The Sunday Story episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Bayeux Tapestry’s long road back to Britain - The Sunday Story

from The Story

This week, after a meticulously planned voyage for the 11th-century retelling of the Battle of Hastings, the British Museum’s long-awaited Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens to the public.  But, why has it taken almost a thousand years for the Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain? And after all these centuries, why does this extraordinary piece of embroidery still capture the public imagination? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Katie Gatens, Europe correspondent, The Sunday Times Host: Manveen RanaProducer: Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Your interactive guide to the Bayeux TapestryClips: Sky News, DRM News, The Royal Family - YouTube.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 6, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

The Bayeux Tapestry’s long road back to Britain - The Sunday Story

0:00 27:23

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Story?

This episode is 27 minutes long.

When was this The Story episode published?

This episode was published on September 6, 2026.

Can I download this The Story episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!