Samples
Here are a few samples of my work.
Newspaper Articles
Pocket History: William Penn
Essex and Pensylvania do not at first glance have many similarities, but they do have an important connection – William Penn.
Back to our roots – Dec 2004
The BBC programme Who Do You Think You Are? has highlighted how popular researching family history has become. This week there’s a chance to start your investigations, says Chris Penhall
Boudicca, warrior queen – Sept 2003
With a new film starring Alex Kingston in ITV this Sunday, Chris Penhall looks at the story behind the fearsome East Anglian rebel
Season of the witch – Oct 2002
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Essex was ‘witch county’, a hotbed of ignorance, superstition and fear which Matthew Hopkins exploited in his self-styled role as Witchfinder General. Chris Penhall investigates.
Audio Content Producer:
I produce some audio content for The Richard and Judy Bookclub podcast. To listen to the finished programmes, click on http://www.richardandjudy.co.uk/home or find it on i-tunes. It really is a lovely listen!
Video
Here’s a promotional video I made with Pete Watts for the UK Salsa Congress 2007
Magazine Articles
My Story – July 2020
In July's edition of Essex Life Magazine I wrote about how I achieved my ambition and became a published author.
Keeping the Wheels Spinning – March 2014
With International Women’s Day taking place on March 8, Chris Penhall tells the story of two inspirational Essex women who have, in varying ways, made a difference to cancer sufferers.
The Humans Being Project – 2013
With the continued rise in popularity of social media, isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourselves, is anybody actually listening?
Julian Woollatt – Nov 2012
With an interest in reality that isn’t quite real, Julian brings us his Zombie Photographic Portraits…be afraid!
Embracing the Olympic Spirit: The Everyman Olympian – August 2011
When Leigh on Sea’s Boris Wozstock decided to get fit, it started a chain of events that has seen him embark on a unique Olympic Challenge
Chariots of fire – May 2003
Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, led an uprising against the Roman military that nearly drove them out of Britain. Chris Penhall narrates the bloody seige at Colchester.
A Portuguese Passion – 2002
The colours and images of Portugal can be found in much of Judith Dawson’s work, for it was here that she developed her passion for painting azulejos – decorated tiles – which has, in turn, led her to establish her own ceramics business, CeramicArt.co.uk.
The Siege of Colchester – Apr 2002
Chris Penhall recounts the devastation inflicted on Essex’s oldest town during England’s Civil War in the 17 th century.
Power to the people – June 2001
Chris Penhall takes us back to the 14th century.
In the wake of the Black Death and Poll Tax, trouble is brewing
Insecurity: A soap opera with nobs on
What do you get if you lock some Multimedia students, professional writers, amateur scribes, an internet “guru” and an award-winning playwright in a dark room for three hours a night, once a week for six months? Insecurity, of course!