Book Companion - Charles I

About this episode

Charlie Higson explores the life of Charles I with historian Leanda De Lisle.

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...... Charles The 1st, a king so bad he got himself executed and almost finished the Monarchy off for good. But, of course, the story isn't that simple. Luckily for us, Charlie Higson unpicks his life with the help of Leanda De Lisle, historian and author of Henrietta Maria, Conspirator, Warrior, Phoenix Queen. Also 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.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Higson

Guest: Leanda De Lisle

Topics covered

• Monarchy
• History
• Execution
• Charles I
• British History
• Royalty

Keywords

• Charles I
• Monarchy
• Execution
• History
• Leanda De Lisle
• Willie Willie Harry Stee

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Willie Willie Harry Stee

Books & works: Henrietta Maria, Conspirator, Warrior, Phoenix Queen

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