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This week we\u2019re looking at the colourful lives of a 17th century couple and their pleasure palace in Derbyshire. In the 1600s, William and Margaret Cavendish used Bolsover Castle as a place for entertaining and pursuing their personal interests. Today, this creative couple and their fairy tale mansion are the focus of a new project designed to bring their stories to life for visitors through theatrical costumes and interactive props.\nWe\u2019re joined by senior properties historian Dr Megan Leyland, costume designer Sophie Fretwell and Illustrator Mel Northover to find out more.\nTo discover more about Bolsover Castle or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices