Book Companion - Elizabeth I - Part 2

About this episode

This episode explores the life of Elizabeth I, featuring insights from super-fan Tracy Borman.

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...... It's part 2 of the story of Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth I and there's a lot to fit in. Plots, suitors, even an Armada and she survives them all. Joining Charlie Higson as he navigates her life is Tracy Borman , self confessed Elizabeth I super-fan and author of Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen 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: Tracy Borman

Topics covered

• Elizabeth I
• history
• royalty
• Armada
• suitors
• plots

Keywords

• Elizabeth I
• Tracy Borman
• Good Queen Bess
• Armada
• history
• royalty
• suitors

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen, Willie Willie Harry Stee

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