Who is our greatest monarch, and who is our most interesting? Where should we start - 1066 or 886? Should we include Louis, Matilda, Lady Jane Grey and of course the Cromwells? Which Prime Minister and ruler would make the greatest combination?

Iain Dale joins the editor, along with friends of the show Miranda Malins and Steven Veerapen to discuss these questions and more.

Iain Dale

Kings and Queens: 1200 Years of English and British Monarchs

The Prime Ministers: 55 Leaders, 55 Authors, 300 Years of History

The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I, Steven Veerapen

The Rebel Daughter, Miranda Malins

Ollie Links

Ollie on X

Still plugging the GB News appearance (50mins in)

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