S10 E4 | The Kingmaker Strikes Back
From THIS IS HISTORY — IN CONVERSATION by Sony Music Entertainment
June 16, 2026 · 30 min · Season 10 · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode discusses the political machinations of the Earl of Warwick and the resulting chaos in England during the summer of 1469.
It’s a gorgeous, calculated provocation. In the summer of 1469, in Calais, the Earl of Warwick, marries his daughter Isabel to George, Duke of Clarence, brother and heir to King Edward IV. It’s another shot across the bow to Edward, who doesn’t seem to understand that the kingmaker wants him out. Within weeks, Warwick's rebels crush a royal army at Edgcote and the Kingmaker imprisons the king himself in the Tower of London. England collapses into anarchy. Warwick, humbled, is forced to release Edward. Astonishingly, he is pardoned. More astonishingly, he rebels again. Defeated at Losecoat Field, he flees to France, where he finds an unlikely ally. – As always, Dan’s royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. And don’t forget to listen to this season’s accompanying bonus episodes for this miniseries, where Dan and Producer Al discuss the "congenital shitbird” that is George, Duke of Clarence. Plus, Dan settles the rumours about whether Edward IV was really illegitimate after all. – A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life…
People in this episode
Host: Dan Jones
Topics covered
- Earl of Warwick
- royal conflict
- historical rebellion
- English history
- anarchy
- marriage alliances
Keywords
- Earl of Warwick
- George, Duke of Clarence
- Edward IV
- Calais
- historical rebellion
- anarchy
- Losecoat Field
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Calais
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