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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 Engli…
1 year, 3 months 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 dev…
1 year, 3 months 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 tha…
1 year, 4 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 an…
1 year, 4 months 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 Ma…
1 year, 4 months 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…
1 year, 4 months 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…
1 year, 5 months 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 a…
1 year, 5 months ago
King Louis
Season 3 Episode 9
In this episode, Charlie Higson uncovers the rather amazing story of King Louis Of England.
"Who's that", you say? Well, just over 800 years ago Louis…
1 year, 5 months ago
Empress Matilda
Season 3 Episode 8
Imagine the scene. You're the king but through tragic circumstances you have no legitimate male heirs. To maintain the lineage, you agree with those …
1 year, 5 months ago