BLIND HISTORY S8 EP7 | Richard III: Villain by Design?

About this episode

This episode explores the complex legacy of Richard III, examining whether he was a villain or a victim of historical narrative.

He ruled for just two years, but his reputation has lasted five centuries. Richard III is remembered as a villain — but was he a brutal usurper or the victim of Tudor propaganda amplified by William Shakespeare? In this episode of Blind History, we revisit the Wars of the Roses, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, Bosworth Field, and the shocking discovery of Richard’s remains — uncovering why England’s most accused king is still on trial today.

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Cliff

Topics covered

• Richard III
• Tudor propaganda
• Wars of the Roses
• historical reputation
• Shakespeare
• royal history

Keywords

• Richard III
• Tudor propaganda
• Shakespeare
• Wars of the Roses
• Princes in the Tower
• Bosworth Field
• historical reputation

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