Podcast Episodes

John of Lancaster

Season 3 Episode 22

Henry V wasn't on the throne that long, BUT his big military gains in the Hundred Years War against France helped England position itself as one of the strongest military powers in Europe.

So why woul…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Saint Scholastica’s Day Riots

Season 3 Episode 21

When you think of Oxford University, what springs to mind. A serious yet peaceful seat of learning, full of people in robes with nothing more on their minds than the study of Latin or Theology.

Certai…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Shameless Plug!

Season 3 Episode 20

Happy Easter!

Right, that's enough of that, it's time to think about Christmas. It's a tricky time of year, knowing what to buy for friends and family.

BUT, Good News, Charlie Higson has solved all yo…

Published on 5 months ago

The Legacy Of Edward III

Season 3 Episode 19

We're still in the 14th century and in this episode, Charlie Higson is looking at the confusion that ensued after Edward III basically had too many sons.

His success in the bedroom created a tangled …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

John Wycliffe

Season 3 Episode 18

As Charlie Higson guides us through some of the fascinating folk who litter English history, he lands upon John Wycliffe, an academic, a philosopher, a priest, a preacher and a religious reformer who…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Geoffrey Chaucer

Season 3 Episode 17

As he continues his romp through English history, in this episode Charlie Higson looks at the life and work of Geoffrey Chaucer.

A key figure in English social history and the history of English writi…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Early English Music

Season 3 Episode 16

In this episode, Charlie Higson looks at the development of English music - what we know about its early history and the way the sound and styles developed from the kind of monastic chanting in uniso…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Isabella Of France

Season 3 Episode 15

In this episode, Charlie Higson delves into the life of a 12 year old girl bride, who went on to rule England.

Isabella of France led an invasion that ultimately resulted in the deposition of her Kin…

Published on 6 months ago

Piers Gaveston & Hugh Despencer

Season 3 Episode 14

In this episode, Charlie Higson uncovers a bromance. In fact he uncovers TWO bromances, both involving King Edward II.

If the names Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despencer don't mean anything to you now, l…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

A Short History of Scotland

Season 3 Episode 13

In this episode, Charlie Higson heads north of the border.

Joined by eminent Scottish historian Alistair Moffat, Charlie discovers the truth behind Macbeth and tracks a path from him, (don't believe a…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago