Ranked #1
The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles
The Wars of the Roses 2 - Kings and Nobles
In Part 2 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I examine the minority of Henry VI and the role it played in the wars... Read more
7 May 2018
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11mins
Ranked #2
The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset
The Wars of the Roses 4 - Bitter Rivals: York and Somerset
In Part 4 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I look at the beginning of the rivalry between Richard, Duke of York,... Read more
25 May 2018
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11mins
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Ranked #3
The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?
The Wars of the Roses 3 - Henry VI: Saint or Simpleton?
In Part 3 of the Wars of the Roses podcast series, I take a look at the reign of Henry VI up to 1450 and in particular h... Read more
16 May 2018
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11mins
Ranked #4
The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!
The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!
May 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester takes measures to weaken any potential opponents...Production music courtesy of... Read more
12 Apr 2019
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16mins
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The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales
The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales
One of the central figures in the crisis of 1483 is the young king, Edward V. I take a look at what we know about the bo... Read more
15 Mar 2019
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Ranked #6
The Wars of the Roses 7 - "Fasten Your Seatbelts..." it's 1454
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The king's incapacity in 1453 throws the government into chaos. Someone will have to take charge - but who can be truste... Read more
16 Jun 2018
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13mins
Ranked #7
The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother
The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother
We look at the role of Richard, Duke of Gloucester during Edward IV's second reign.Production music courtesy of www.epid... Read more
2 Mar 2019
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17mins
Ranked #8
The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453
The Wars of the Roses 6 - A Red Wedding? Trouble in the North in 1453
I take a look at the conflict brewing in the north of England in 1453 and how it affected the kingdom.Production music c... Read more
8 Jun 2018
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14mins
Ranked #9
The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?
The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?
Why did loyal Richard of Gloucester seize the throne from his 12 year old nephew?Production music courtesy of www.epidem... Read more
26 Apr 2019
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14mins
Ranked #10
The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...
The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...
Edward IV has died and the scramble for the throne begins...Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
30 Mar 2019
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16mins
Ranked #11
The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452
The Wars of the Roses 5 - Swords at Dawn? London 1452
I examine more closely the York – Somerset feud and how it almost brought England to the brink of warfare in February/Ma... Read more
1 Jun 2018
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11mins
Ranked #12
The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion
The Wars of the Roses 21 - 1469 The Kingmaker Illusion
Warwick and Clarence are discontented... something must be done!Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
10 Nov 2018
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12mins
Ranked #13
The Wars of the Roses 37 - A Stormy Autumn...
The Wars of the Roses 37 - A Stormy Autumn...
Richard III is king, but in the deep south trouble is brewing and Henry Tudor waits in Brittany...Production music court... Read more
25 May 2019
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17mins
Ranked #14
The Wars of the Roses 36 - Kingslayer?
The Wars of the Roses 36 - Kingslayer?
Richard III has taken the throne of England, but what is to be done with his two nephews?Production music courtesy of ww... Read more
11 May 2019
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15mins
Ranked #15
The Wars of the Roses 9 - A Line in the Sand 1459
The Wars of the Roses 9 - A Line in the Sand 1459
After the battle of St Albans, York was in control - but the same problems existed at court. Also, how could King Henry ... Read more
7 Jul 2018
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16mins
Ranked #16
The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...
The Wars of the Roses 24 - 1471 Coming in by the Windows...
King Edward IV has fled to Flanders, leaving his queen and his daughters in sanctuary. Warwick is now in control with an... Read more
8 Dec 2018
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14mins
Ranked #17
The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...
The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...
After the peace, comes the division of the spoils and the Duke of Clarence was not happy with his share. But then when w... Read more
2 Feb 2019
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15mins
Ranked #18
The Wars of the Roses 17 - 1462 You Wouldn't Read About It...
The Wars of the Roses 17 - 1462 You Wouldn't Read About It...
In 1462, the fortunes of the House of Lancaster hang by a thread - can they recover?Production music courtesy of www.epi... Read more
29 Sep 2018
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10mins
Ranked #19
The Wars of the Roses 8 - Bust-up at St Albans 1455
The Wars of the Roses 8 - Bust-up at St Albans 1455
King Henry recovers at Christmas 1454. Somerset is released. Now what? Will York and the Nevilles let their control slip... Read more
23 Jun 2018
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12mins
Ranked #20
The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...
The Wars of the Roses 22 - 1470 Warwick has a cunning plan...
In the winter of 1469-70 the Earl of Warwick contemplates outright rebellion to put his son in law, the Duke of Clarence... Read more
17 Nov 2018
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14mins
