Isaac Newton and His Apple
Unabridged
Read by Geoffrey Palmer
Total Duration: 1:17:46
You've probably heard of Isaac Newton...
He is horribly famous for:
- discovering gravity
- getting hit on the head with an apple.
But have you heard that Isaac:
- came bottom of class at school?
- poked sticks in his eye and nearly blinded himself?
Yes, even though he's dead, Isaac's still full of surprises.
Now you can get the inside story with Isaac's undiscovered diary and find out how the whole world was turned upside-down by an apple.

Horatio Nelson and His Victory
Unabridged
Read by Geoffrey Palmer
Total Duration: 1:14:49
You've probably heard of Horatio Nelson...
He is horribly famous for:
- courageously winning the Battle of Trafalgar
- carelessly losing an arm and an eye.
But have you heard that Horatio:
- got attacked by a walrus?
- was picked in a barrel of brandy?
Yes, even though he's dead, Horatio's still full of surprises.
Now you can get the inside story with Horatio's secret logbook and relive the excitement of the greatest sea battle in history - aboard the Victory.

Elizabeth I and Her Conquests
Unabridged
Read by Geoffrey Palmer
Total Duration: 1:11:55
You've probably heard of Elizabeth I...
She is horribly famous for:
- sinking the Spanish Armada
- fending off admirers and remaining the Virgin Queen.
But have you heard that Elizabeth:
- was a right raver on the dance floor?
- fell in love with a frog?
Yes, even though she's dead, Liz's still full of surprises.
Now you can get the inside story with Elizabeth's secret diary and find out all about Lizzy's World and how she made he crucial conquests.

Sir Francis Drake and His Daring Deeds
Unabridged
Read by Geoffrey Palmer
Total Duration: 1:08:33
You've probably heard of Sir Francis Drake...
He is horribly famous for:
- defeating the Spanish Armada
- sailing right round the world.
But have you heard the Drake:
- got shot and didn't even realise it?
- was actually a bit of a pirate?
Now you can get the inside story with Drake's secret logbook and re-live Drake's most daring deeds.

Mary Queen of Scots and Her Hopeless Husbands
Read By: Geoffrey Palmer

You've probably heard of Mary Queen of Scots...
She is horribly famous for:
- having terrible taste in husbands
- totally losing her head - on the chopping block
But have you heard that Mary:
- got kidnapped by a murderous lord - and married him?
- managed to give her executioner a fright or two?
Yes, even though she's dead, Mary's still full of surprises! Now you can get the inside story with Mary's secret diary and discover some fascinating facts about the Scottish Queen and her hopeless husbands.