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Book Companion - Queen Anne
Jul 2, 2026
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Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 2
Jun 25, 2026
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Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 1
Jun 18, 2026
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Book Companion - James II
Jun 11, 2026
1h 08m 00s
Book Companion - Charles II
Jun 4, 2026
1h 29m 07s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/2/26 | Book Companion - Queen Anne | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria.....This is the tale of our one and only Queen Anne, who despite giving birth 17 times, was unable to produce an heir, ending the Stuart dynasty forever.Joining Charlie Higson as he delves into Anne's eventful life is Ophelia Field, author of The Kit Kat Club and The Favourite. Also don't forget that Charlie's paperback book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, with illustrations by Jim Moir, or Vic Reeves as you may know him.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 2 | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary.......Having looked at Mary's life in the last episode, it's time to focus on William III , otherwise known as William Of Orange. Just watch out for the mole!To discuss William's reign, Charlie is joined by Dr Jonathan Healey, author of The Blazing World, and do remember that Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Yes! All of them! And now in Paperback form too! Perfect for the beach!, or the pool, or the rain soaked bus shelter in Whitby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Book Companion - William & Mary - Part 1 | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary.......Having booted her Dad out of power, along comes Mary II, complete with husband William Of Orange. In the episode, the first of two on these joint rulers, Charlie Higson looks at Mary's life, along with his 'proper' historian, Dr Jonathan Healey who makes a welcome return to the podcast.Of course, you might prefer to read about William & Mary, in which case you should grab a copy of Willie WIllie Harry Stee, the Paperback, out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Book Companion - James II✨ | historymonarchy+3 | Rebecca Rideal | Willie Willie Harry Stee1666 Plague War and Hellfire | — | James IIhistory+5 | — | 1h 08m 00s | |
| 6/4/26 | Book Companion - Charles II✨ | British historyCharles II+3 | Lord Charles Spencer | Willie Willie Harry SteeBlenheim+1 | — | Charles IIBritish monarchy+3 | — | 1h 29m 07s | |
| 5/28/26 | Book Companion - Oliver Cromwell✨ | Oliver CromwellEnglish history+3 | Dr Jonathan Healey | Blazing World - A New History of Revolutionary EnglandWillie Willie Harry Stee | — | Oliver CromwellCharles I+3 | — | 1h 32m 14s | |
| 5/21/26 | Book Companion - Charles I✨ | MonarchyHistory+4 | Leanda De Lisle | Willie Willie Harry SteeHenrietta Maria, Conspirator, Warrior, Phoenix Queen | — | Charles IMonarchy+4 | — | 1h 15m 15s | |
| 5/14/26 | Book Companion - James I✨ | TudorsStuarts+3 | Clare Jackson | Devil-land - England Under Siege - 1588 to 1688Willie Willie Harry Stee | — | James ITudors+5 | — | 1h 23m 23s | |
| 5/8/26 | Mary, Queen Of Scots✨ | Mary, Queen Of Scotshistory+3 | John Guy | Willie Willie Harry SteeMy Heart Is My Own | — | Mary, Queen Of ScotsCharlie Higson+5 | — | 1h 06m 10s | |
| 4/30/26 | Book Companion - Elizabeth I - Part 2✨ | Elizabeth Ihistory+4 | Tracy Borman | Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin QueenWillie Willie Harry Stee | — | Elizabeth ITracy Borman+5 | — | 1h 12m 47s | |
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| 4/23/26 | Book Companion - Elizabeth I - Part 1✨ | MonarchsElizabeth I+3 | Tracy Borman | Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin QueenWillie Willie Harry Stee | — | Elizabeth ITracy Borman+5 | — | 1h 04m 38s | |
| 4/16/26 | Book Companion - Queen Mary✨ | Tudor historyMary I+3 | Alexander Samson | Mary & Philip - The Marriage Of Tudor England & Hapsburg SpainWillie Willie Harry Stee | — | Mary ITudor England+5 | — | 1h 15m 32s | |
| 4/9/26 | Book Companion - Lady Jane Grey✨ | MonarchyHistory+4 | Helen Castor | She-WolvesWIllie WIllie Harry Stee | — | Lady Jane GreyMonarchy+7 | — | 1h 03m 38s | |
| 4/2/26 | Book Companion - Edward VI✨ | Edward VIBritish monarchy+3 | Stephen Alford | Penguin BooksWillie WIllie Harry Stee+1 | — | Edward VICharlie Higson+5 | — | 1h 09m 09s | |
| 3/27/26 | Book Companion - Henry VIII - Part 2✨ | Henry VIIISix Wives+3 | Julia FoxJohn Guy | Willie Willie Harry SteeHunting the Falcon: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Marriage that Shook Europe | — | Henry VIIISix Wives+3 | — | 1h 21m 57s | |
| 3/20/26 | Book Companion - Henry VIII - Part 1✨ | Henry VIIIhistory+3 | John GuyJulia Fox | Willie Willie Harry SteeHunting The Falcon+2 | — | Henry VIIIJohn Guy+5 | — | 1h 12m 13s | |
| 3/13/26 | Book Companion - Henry VII✨ | MonarchyTudor history+3 | Nathen Amin | Willie Willie Harry SteeTudor Wales+2 | — | Henry VIITudor+5 | — | 1h 13m 55s | |
| 3/6/26 | Book Companion - Richard III✨ | Richard IIIhistorical debate+3 | Matt Lewis | Willie Willie Harry SteeRichard the Third society | — | Richard IIICharlie Higson+4 | — | 1h 11m 49s | |
| 2/27/26 | Book Companion - Edward V✨ | Wars of the RosesEdward V+4 | David Mitchell | UnrulyWillie Willie Harry Stee | — | Edward VDavid Mitchell+5 | — | 50m 43s | |
| 2/20/26 | Book Companion - Edward IV✨ | civil warspower struggle+3 | James HawesHelen Castor | The Shortest History Of EnglandThe Book Of The Podcast | — | Edward IVcivil wars+3 | — | 1h 07m 32s | |
| 2/13/26 | Book Companion - Henry VI - Part 2 | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six......... What happens when a King goes wrong? The story of Henry VI and his battles with Edward IV continues as Charlie Higson tells the story of one of history's biggest power struggles. And you thought the Roy family were bad!! Plus we hear about the formidable Margaret Of Anjou as we welcome back Helen Castor, author of She Wolves, Joan Of Arc & Blood & Roses and do remember that Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Yes! All of them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Book Companion - Henry VI - Part 1 | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........The story of Henry VI is a tangled one, intertwined with Edward IV and, not something to be rushed. So over the next two episodes, Charlie Higson unpicks the story of a man who became king, then was deposed only to become king again, only to be deposed.....again!It's a fascinating story which takes in a couple of wars, one civil and one against the French and even Joan of Arc makes an appearance.Helping Charlie make sense of all this is the excellent Helen Castor, author of Joan Of Arc and Blood & Roses and speaking of books, remember that you can still buy the book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee, a hardback volume lovingly created by Charlie, with sumptuous illustrations by his old pal Vic Reeves....or Jim Moir to be more precise.Available now wherever books are sold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Book Companion - Henry V | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five....... In this episode, Charlie Higson looks at the second-most famous Henry.....Henry V. As you'll hear, Henry was one tough bugger!Battle Of Agincourt? Easy!Arrow embedded in your face? 'Tis but a scratch!His reign was short but he got things done as you'll hear along with Charlie's proper historian this week, Dr Rory Cox, all round Henry V expert and author of Origins Of The Just War. And speaking of books, don't forget that the book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, the perfect feast for your eyes as this podcast is a feast for your ears.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | Book Companion - Henry IV | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three. One Two Three Neds, Richard II, Henry's Four........ yes, welcome to the next batch of Henry's, starting with Henry IV. Forget what Shakespeare said. In this episode, you'll hear Charlie Higson continue his voyage through history with a story of a King who lived fast and died young without really achieving much, while this episodes proper historian, Ian Mortimer, author of 'The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King', argues that Henry was actually genuinely impressive.You can read more about Henry by popping to the bookshop, or going online and buying what can only be described as 'The Book Of The Podcast'. Willie WIllie Harry Stee is available now, with illustrations by Jim Moir and words by our very own Charlie Higson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | Book Companion - Richard II | Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three. One Two Three Neds, Richard Two........ Charlie Higson's canter through the Monarchy takes us to Richard The 2nd.You'd think by now that they'd have got the hang of this whole King thing. What to do. What not to do. Well, they hadn't and Richard II is a good example of the 'What Not To Do' category.Charlie's proper historian this episode sees the return of Helen Castor, author of 'She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth' and 'The Eagle & The Heart, The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV.And speaking of books, don't forget that Charlie's book of this podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is out now, with illustrations by Jim Moir, or Vic Reeves as you may know him. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Willie-Harry-Stee-brand-new-hilarious/dp/0008741050 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.