CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words

By Mark Turnbull

The 17th Century War of the Three Kingdoms was a momentous period in our history, and one which is extremely overshadowed and under-explored. CavalierCast is dedicated to bringing you informative p

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May 02, 2026Episode 49 - Edward Massie's Political Journey
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Dive into the life and political journey of Colonel Edward Massie.
Richard Graham, former MP for Gloucester and founder Chairman of the Gloucester History Festival, tells me about the elusive Massie's move from Parliamentarian to Royalist and the factors that triggered it. Factors that also influenced many others after the king's defeat and the English Civil War came to an end in 1646 - when people considered 'what next'.
From Richard's childhood Cavalier King Charles spaniel - called Crispin - and political parallels to modern times (Brexit for one) do join us in a canter through the civil wars!
Was Massie really prepared to hand Gloucester over to the king in 1643?
Apart from his famous defence of Gloucester, what were Massie's other military experiences?
In this, the 375th anniversary year of the 1651 Battle of Worcester, we discuss Massie's role and his failing at Upton Bridge.
CavalierCast podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

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1h 12min
April 06, 2026 Episode 48 - The Road to Civil War (Part 3 of 3)
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SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR
Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?
PART 3, CROWN AND CRISIS
With Dr Steven Veerapen, Gareth Russell, and Professor Siobhan Keenan.
Our panel of 3 historians discuss the issues that faced the successor to King James VI/I and debate how, had Henry survived to become Henry IX, he might have dealt with them.
* Who would he have married?
* Would Parliament have refused him Tonnage and Poundage revenue?
* How would the old king's favourite, the Duke of Buckingham, have fared?
* Henry's attitude to religion.
* The Thirty Years War.
* Might the Wars of the Three Kingdoms have occurred?
This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
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April 04, 2026Episode 47 - The Road to Civil War (Part 2 of 3)
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SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR
Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?
PART 2, UNTIMELY DEATH - With Gareth Russell
Focussing on Henry's life following the union of the crowns in 1603, Gareth tells me about the prince's upbringing, the expectations placed upon him, and his own beliefs.
How much did King James VI/I influence Henry?
In what ways did he differ to his younger brother, Charles?
What effect did Henry's shocking death have in Britain and abroad?
This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
www.1642author.com
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55min
April 03, 2026Episode 46 - The Road to Civil War (Part 1 of 3)
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SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES - THE LOST KING & THE ROAD TO CIVIL WAR
Across three episodes, 46, 47, and 48, I'll be looking into the deep roots of the civil wars, focussing on Prince Henry Frederick Stuart, son and heir to King James VI/I. His untimely death in 1612 shocked the three kingdoms, and left his younger brother, Charles, as heir. Who was Henry, what were the expectations on him, and how might he have tackled the crucial issues that presented themselves at the death of King James in 1625?
PART 1, SCOTTISH PRINCE - With Dr Steven Veerapen
Focussing on Henry's younger years, Steven tells me about the prince's character, upbringing, and the political and religious landscape of Scotland.
What expectations did people place on Henry?
How was he groomed for kingship?
In what way did he differ to his father?
This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
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58min
December 13, 2025 Episode 45 - Prince Rupert's Dog
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Professor Mark Stoyle (University of Southampton) joins me to discuss Rupert's dog, Boye, and belief & superstition of the time.
* How was Boye woven into witchcraft, superstition, and belief?
* What do we know of the real dog and his fate?
* Magical powers given to the dog in pamphlets
* The explosion of pamphlets and printing presses
This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
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November 08, 2025 Episode 44 - The Youth of Charles, Prince of Wales.
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Author Claire Hobson joins me to discuss the formative early years of King Charles II, and how they were scarred by civil war.
* Childhood companions, George & Francis Villiers
* Awareness of the growing political turmoil
* Relationships with Christabella Wyndham (wet-nurse) & Lucy Walter
* Commander of the Western Association
* Potential alliances with the Cromwells
This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
www.1642author.com
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59min
October 11, 2025 Episode 43 - What Happened to the Covenanters?
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July 05, 2025 Episode 42 - Archibald Campbell, Marquis of Argyll
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Murdo Fraser MSP will discuss the life and times of Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, and his rivalry with James Graham, Marquess of Montrose.
Hear about the coincidental similarities between the two men, but also their great differences. Also, Alison Diamond, archivist for the current Duke and Duchess of Argyll (Argyll Estates) joins me to discuss Inveraray Castle today, some snippets of their archives relating to the Marquess of Argyll, and what they tell us about Archibald and his wife, Margaret.

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
www.1642author.com
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1h 7min
March 08, 2025 Episode 41 - Ned Hyde & Bulstrode Whitelocke (Friends in Youth)
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1h 34min
February 01, 2025 Episode 40 - New England
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Professor Emerson Baker (Salem State University) discusses 17th centuryNew England.
From Royalist, Catholic, and Puritan colonies - hear about their aims, how they were governed, and how the Wars of the Three. Kingdoms affected them. Plus Hugh Peter & witch trials!

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.

To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com

Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!

You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).

Thanks for your support!
www.1642author.com
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