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The Battle for Canada by Greg Kobel
In 1775 American Rebels occupied Montreal, as the first step to plucking the ripe fruit of British North America and adding it to the portfolio of th…
3 years, 8 months ago
343 As He Lived in Peace
Season 7 Episode 21
While The Buck and Baby Charles warmed themselves on the unfamiliar fires of popularity in their search for war, James was fading. At Theobalds in Ma…
3 years, 8 months ago
342 Spanish Mismatch
Season 7 Episode 20
The identity of Mr Wiat's mysterious traveler is revealed, and London goes potty. Buckingham is confirmed as the Prince's favourite as well as the ki…
3 years, 8 months ago
Rights and Commons with the Open Spaces Society
Kate Ashbrook of the Open Spaces Society & I talk about the extensive networks of rights of way over private land in England and Wales, and some rema…
3 years, 9 months ago
341 Knights Adventurer
Season 7 Episode 19
In March 1623 Simon Digby noticed two suspicious looking blokes with dodgy beards hanging around outside his uncle's house in Madrid. He rushed over …
3 years, 9 months ago
340 Ancient Birthright
Season 7 Episode 18
In 1621 James tried to tread a narrow path to peace in Europe - through the instrument of a Marriage between the England and Spanish royal families. …
3 years, 9 months ago
339 A Scandal in Bohemia
Season 7 Episode 17
As Buckingham acquires wealth and influence, the English court is rocked by an event in far-off Bohemia that will result in devastation throughout Eu…
3 years, 10 months ago
338 Book of Books
Season 7 Episode 16
We follow James north to Scotland, a visit with consequences. And on the way south, hear about the culture wars - and the Book of Sports. Then we cel…
3 years, 10 months ago
337 The Favourite Favourite
Season 7 Episode 15
James VI & I had enjoyed favourites before - Esme Stuart, Robert Kerr for example. But George Villiers was to prove his favourite And we introduce th…
3 years, 11 months ago
336 The Plantations of Ireland
Season 7 Episode 14
The Jacobean plan for Ulster owed much not only to previous failed Tudor plantation schemes, but to James's highland experience and his desire to bui…
3 years, 11 months ago