Book Companion - Edward V

About this episode

Charlie Higson discusses the brief reign of Edward V with fellow history enthusiast David Mitchell.

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.... As he wades through the Wars Of The Roses, Charlie Higson reaches a king whose reign can be measured in days, Edward V. As one of the two Princes In The Tower along with his brother Richard Of Shrewsbury , Edward's life was short and tragic. In a departure from the norm, instead of the usual 'proper historian', Charlie invites a fellow history fan to join him, as David Mitchell , author of the book Unruly chats all things Edward. 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: David Mitchell

Topics covered

• Wars of the Roses
• Edward V
• historical figures
• British history
• royalty
• tragedy

Keywords

• Edward V
• David Mitchell
• historical podcast
• British royalty
• Princes in the Tower
• Charlie Higson
• Wars of the Roses

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Unruly, Willie Willie Harry Stee

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