Book Companion - Charles II

About this episode

Charlie Higson discusses the life of Charles II and the transition of Britain from a puritan republic to a monarchy filled with indulgence.

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..... And so, after an 11 year gap, Britain goes from puritan republic to the land of randy rakes, headed up by Charles II. Charlie Higson regales us with the story of a man who loved ladies, laziness and.....well, that was about it really. And, to make it a triplet of Charles', Lord Charles Spencer author of ' Blenheim' and ' To Catch A King' joins as this episodes 'Proper' Historian. Speaking of books, Charlie's book of the podcast, Willie Willie Harry Stee is available NOW in all book shops. Big ones, small ones, even those that online ones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Higson

Guest: Lord Charles Spencer

Topics covered

• British history
• Charles II
• monarchy
• puritan republic
• historical figures

Keywords

• Charles II
• British monarchy
• history podcast
• Charlie Higson
• Lord Charles Spencer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Willie Willie Harry Stee

Books & works: Blenheim, To Catch A King

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