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This podcast is a linear telling of English History through the lives of each of their Monarchs. For lovers of historical fiction, it will fill in the gaps left by authors as well as explore the histo... more
FAQs about English History Fact and Fiction » Podcast:How many episodes does English History Fact and Fiction » Podcast have?The podcast currently has 459 episodes available.
August 27, 2022Episode 276 – William 3 and Mary 2William and Mary have made it to the top job but that will not bring happiness. If fact it will make them both pretty miserable. The Scotties will have a bit of a rebellion but the action is in Ireland which William needs to take. ...more1h 2minPlay
August 19, 2022Episode 275 – The Glorious RevolutionWe’re off to glory with regime change in England. William of Orange will line up against his Uncle and Father in Law the magnificent King James 2 of England and 7 of Scotland. ...more1h 3minPlay
August 12, 2022Episode 274 – Can it get worseYou know it can. King James can’t cop a break. It would be oh so easy if he would just convert but that would make god cross. What’s a William to do? ...more1h 1minPlay
August 05, 2022Episode 273 – It’s all going horribly wrong – againWe’re over James so William of Orange will come sailing in. Plus Princess Anne will get married. Nice Danish lad. Here’s a picture of William and Mary. William must have been standing on something to make it look like he’s as tall as she is....more1h 2minPlay
August 03, 2022Episode 272 – Love and MarriageHowever did this stuff work? Wonder no more....more1h 20minPlay
July 28, 2022Episode 271 – Toleration, TrickyJames thinks religious toleration would be a great idea. The English think that religious toleration means a Catholic take over and the murdering of English Protestants. They don’t want it. No. At least Titus Oates will get what’s coming for him....more1h 3minPlay
July 22, 2022Episode 270 – King James 2&7A brand new king for us so we’ll get his back story. We’ll get him on the big chair then parliament will actually vote some money for him. That’s great and we’re off to a good start. But can it last? Here’s a picture of his second missus – Queen Mary of Moderna....more1h 3minPlay
July 15, 2022Episode 269 – Tidying UpCharles is dead but what happened to the Angels? Did Queen Catharine live happily ever after? Did the regicides in America get away and where did Henry Jermyn end up? Yes, lots of bits and pieces to tidy away before we move on to our next glorious king. Here’s a picture of James Duke of York, Anne Hyde and the kiddies Mary and Anne....more1h 5minPlay
July 08, 2022Episode 268 – Goodbye CharlesWe all have to go sometime and for Charles, time is up. No big fancy tomb for Charles, just a hole in the ground....more1h 5minPlay
July 02, 2022Episode 267 – A message from godYes, it can’t be good news. But we will get to meet another brainiac, John Locke. It is his political philosophy that will be the basis for the US constitution and it’s pretty good – if implemented correctly and updated from time to time. Here’s a picture of 2 brothers – Chuck and JimmyBritish School; King Charles II (1630-1685), and King James II (1633-1701)...more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about English History Fact and Fiction » Podcast:How many episodes does English History Fact and Fiction » Podcast have?The podcast currently has 459 episodes available.