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BONUS EPISODE - The Stuarts
Season 1 Episode 42
Now that the podcast is firmly into the the time of The Stuarts, we welcome back the excellent Ian Mortimer to chat with Charlie Higson about life in…
2 years, 6 months ago
Oliver Cromwell
Season 1 Episode 41
Willy Willy, Harry......er.....no. This one doesn't fit into the rhyme, BUT, after lopping Charles I's head off, Oliver Cromwell abolished the Monarc…
2 years, 6 months ago
BONUS EPISODE - The Uncrowned
Season 1 Episode 40
Robbie, Willie, Mattie, Eustace, Harry, Arthur, Edward, Roger…
What's that? I hear you say - that's not the normal rhyme - what's happened here? Who a…
2 years, 6 months ago
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Season 1 Episode 39
Willy Willy Merry Christmas!
In this Christmas Special episode, Charlie Higson takes us through the many connections the Monarchy has had with Christm…
2 years, 6 months ago
Charles I
Season 1 Episode 38
Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick…
2 years, 7 months ago
James I
Season 1 Episode 37
Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick…
2 years, 7 months ago
BONUS EPISODE - The Tudors
Season 1 Episode 36
In this special bonus episode of Charlie Higson's Personal History Of The Monarchy, he's joined by Suzannah Lipscomb, author of A Visitors Guide To T…
2 years, 7 months ago
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Season 1 Episode 35
Once again, the 'Willy Willy' rhyme takes a back seat as Charlie Higson digs into the extraordinary life of Mary, Queen Of Scots.
Crowned Queen at 18 …
2 years, 7 months ago
SPECIAL EPISODE - The Best & Worst Monarchs - LIVE
Season 1 Episode 34
This special edition of Charlie Higson's meander through the Monarchy was recorded live at the Chalke Valley History Festival, back in May of 2023.
J…
2 years, 7 months ago
Elizabeth I - Part 2
Season 1 Episode 33
Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick…
2 years, 8 months ago