Podcast Episodes

Margaret Beaufort

Season 3 Episode 29

In this episode, Charlie Higson shines a light on the life of Margaret Beaufort, a really extraordinary woman who was a major figure in the Wars Of The Roses of the late 15th century, and mother of H…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasper Tudor - The Good Duke

Season 3 Episode 28

In this brand-new episode of Willy Willy Harry Stee Charlie Higson is looking at Jasper Tudor.

Although he's a name that doesn't spring to many people's lips in everyday conversation, he is a fascinat…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

George, Drowned in Wine

Season 3 Episode 27

In this episode, Charlie Higson is heading into the barrel. No, not to scrape the bottom of it, but to talk about George Duke of Clarence. If you know anything about him, the one fact is probably tha…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cecily Neville

Season 3 Episode 26

In this episode, Charlie Higson delves into the life of a fascinating woman, Cecily Neville, daughter of Ralph Neville, wife of Richard, Duke Of York.

As a Neville, she was a member of one of the most…

Published on 7 months ago

Margaret Of Anjou

Season 3 Episode 25

As Charlie Higson continues his canter through history, he lands on Margaret Of Anjou, the powerful French woman who fought so hard for her husband, Henry VI when his rule was challenged in the Wars …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

William Caxton

Season 3 Episode 24

Whan that aprill with his shoures soote

The droghte of march hath perced to the roote,

And bathed every veyne in swich licour

Of which vertu engendred is the flour;

These lines, although difficult to und…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayflower Monarchists

Season 3 Episode 23

In this brand new episode of Willy Willy Harry Stee, Charlie Higson takes in the historical view from across the pond. What do Americans think of English history and how much do they know about it?

Ar…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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 8 months 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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 2 weeks ago