Podcast Episodes

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 8 months, 3 weeks 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 9 months 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 9 months, 1 week 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 9 months, 2 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 9 months, 3 weeks 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 9 months, 4 weeks 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 10 months, 1 week ago

Simon De Montfort

Season 3 Episode 12

In this episode, Charlie Higson gets properly acquainted with the great knight and statesman, Simon De Montfort, who started out originally as one of Henry III's chief supporters but became increasin…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Birth of the Birth of the British Empire

Season 3 Episode 11

So when did The British Empire begin? Well, the idea of it was probably much earlier than you think and in this episode Charlie Higson is going to be asking questions about a time in English history …

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Eustace The Monk

Season 3 Episode 10

In this third series of Willy Willy Harry Stee, Charlie Higson is looking at the interesting characters who pop up alongside the monarchs and there are few more interesting than Eustace The Black Mon…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago